When there is evidence of past bad acts, does a judge have to consider prior criminal convictions?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Maraglino, D069297, D069609 (Cal. App. 2017):
48. This holding in Collie, supra, 30 Cal.3d 43 is equally applicable where there is evidence of past bad acts as opposed to prior criminal offenses. (People v. Milner (1988) 45 Cal.3d 227, 252.)
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