“Basic Felony Sentencing” will provide an overview of the fundamentals of felony sentencing to state prison and under Penal Code, § 1170(h). The course will explore the power of evidence-based sentencing; the probation sentence; basic rules of sentencing of single and multiple count cases; the strategies of sentencing after realignment; an introduction to the calculation of custody credits; victim restitution; and the disposition of violations of supervision and the application of People v. Leiva. The class would be taught with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, hypothetical case problems and written text materials. 

Instructor: Judge Richard Couzens

This class is certified for 7 STC hours - STC # 767-69217

Total Due – $115 ($87.50 STC + $27.50 Registration Fee) 

Location: Sacramento, CA

Lunch will be provided

Registration Link: http://www.cvent.com/d/x6q1t0