People v. Chavez

CUÉLLAR, J.

*776 A trial court has broad power to dismiss an action against a criminal defendant in "furtherance of justice" under Penal Code section 1385. ( § 1385, subd. (a) ["The judge or magistrate may ... in furtherance of justice, order an action to be dismissed."].) A somewhat different kind of relief is available under section 1203.4, which permits eligible defendants to obtain dismissal of accusations after completing probation. (§ 1203.4, subd. (a) [providing in relevant part that an eligible defendant "shall, at any time after the termination of the period of probation ... be permitted…