MORRISON, J.
May a trial court defer entry of judgment for a child molester, absent the People's consent? No. Contrary to defendant's view, a statute precluding judges from doing so does not violate the separation of powers doctrine.
The People charged defendant with eight counts of child molestation, alleging substantial sexual conduct as to one count. (Pen.Code, §§ 288, subd. (a); 1203.066, subd. (a)(8); further section references are to this code...
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