What factors are considered in determining whether to grant probation to a defendant?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ghaffari, H046632 (Cal. App. 2020):
"Sentencing courts have wide discretion in weighing aggravating and mitigating factors. [Citation.]" (People v. Lai (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 1227, 1258.) "In reviewing [a trial court's determination whether to grant or deny probation,] it is not our function to substitute our judgment for that of the trial court. Our function is to determine whether the trial court's order granting [or denying] probation is arbitrary or capricious or exceeds
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