Penal Code section 1170 and Selecting a Term of Imprisonment when Probation Denied or Unavailable Penal Code section 1170 discusses how a Court should impose a term in state prison where Probation is denied. (See Cal. Penal Code § 1170). Prior to January 1, 2022, a Court had vast discretion to impose one of three … Continue reading New Jan. 2022 Modifications to Felony Sentencing Law Will Help Most Defendants Avoid Harshest Outcomes