In this mandamus proceeding the People seek to set aside the order of the trial court placing the defendant on probation with no jail time. The defendant, a repeat drunk driving offender, suffered severe permanent injury as a result of his own conduct. In determining whether the order was in excess of the court's jurisdiction, we must look to the language of the Vehicle Code, legislative prerogative, and the court...
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