P. v. Perez
Defendant was found guilty by a jury of attempted murder (Penal Code, 664/187) and assault with a deadly weapon. ( 245, subd. (a)(2).) After the jury rendered its verdict, the trial court set the matter for sentencing. At that hearing, the court dismissed the action pursuant to section 1118.1. The People have filed this appeal, alleging that the trial court entered a void order and acted in excess of its jurisdiction when it dismissed the action pursuant to section 1118.1. Court conclude the court exceeded its jurisdiction in dismissing the action under that statute.
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