Opinion by Judge CASEBOLT.
The People appeal the trial court's refusal to order a presentence investigation report (PSIR) before imposing sentence upon the defendant after he had entered a guilty plea to a reduced felony charge. We disapprove the trial court's ruling.
Immediately after accepting defendant's guilty plea, the court indicated that it was prepared to proceed to sentencing. The prosecution requested the court to order a PSIR to determine whether...
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