What is the test for a judge to determine the sentence of a convicted rapist?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Stanley, 161 Cal.App.3d 144, 207 Cal.Rptr. 258 (Cal. App. 1984):
In reference to this section, the court in People v. Surplice (1962) 203 Cal.App.2d 784, 792, 21 Cal.Rptr. 826, stated: "What a judge may receive to influence his decision as to what sentence is to be imposed on a convicted defendant is strictly limited by statute. (Pen.Code, 1204.)"
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