Judges and Judiciary
May 2, 2012
Dismissals under Penal Code Section 1385
Learn about one of a judge's most potent tools: the power to dismiss. By Hon. Hank Goldberg of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
The power to dismiss under Penal Code Section 1385 is one of the most potent tools at a judge's disposal. But given how broad the power is, care must be taken that it is used only in appropriate situations.
The objective of this article and self-study test is to educate bench officers and attorneys regarding the basic aspects of judges' power under Penal Code Section 1385. Readers will learn about the scope of the power and...
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