In this case we review and consider the scope of a sentencing court's discretion, under section 707.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to accept or reject the recommendation of the Youth Authority (YA) that a minor defendant be committed to a YA facility rather than to state prison. As will appear, although we decline to hold that YA's recommendation is absolutely binding upon the sentencing court, nevertheless...
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