What is the standard for appellate review of a decision to dismiss charges or allegations in the furtherance of justice?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Brown, A145442 (Cal. App. 2017):
The standard for appellate review of a decision to dismiss charges or allegations in the furtherance of justice is whether the trial court abused its discretion in making that decision. (People v. Ortega (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 659, review den.)
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