Is a failure to state reasons a prejudicial error?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Hernandez, B254693 (Cal. App. 2015):

"'[A] failure to state reasons is not prejudicial error per se: If the error is harmless the matter need not be remanded for resentencing.' [Citation.]" (People v. Gutierrez (1991) 227 Cal.App.3d 1634, 1638.)

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