What factors were considered when determining whether to grant probation to a defendant with a history of mental health problems?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Evans, C075750 (Cal. App. 2015):
The trial court considered factors related to the decision to grant probation set forth in the Rules of Court. Its determination was not arbitrary or capricious and did not exceed the bounds of reason. (People v. Superior Court (Du) (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 822, 831.) The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying probation.
The judgment is affirmed.
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