Robinson

I. Factual and Procedural Background

The prosecution filed a complaint against Ms. Robinson on May 5, 2023. It charged her with two misdemeanor violations of Penal Code section 273a, subdivision (b). Ms. Robinson was arraigned on June 12, 2023, and entered pleas of not guilty. A readiness conference was held on June 26, 2023. The discussions about the case and its potential for settlement took place off the record and were not recorded.

DECISION/STATEMENT OF REASONS (CCP § 77(d)) BY THE COURT On the afternoon of June 26, 2023, Ms. Robinson pleaded guilty to both charges against her before the Honorable Peter Gallagher. Ms. Robinson was advised of her right to a speedy sentencing and waived that right. The court indicated that if Ms. Robinson completed 52 weeks of parenting classes prior to her sentencing date it would exercise its discretion to dismiss the charges to which she had pleaded guilty. Appellant objected to the court's indicated sentence and to setting a sentencing date past 120, days calling it a violation of Penal Code section 1449. Appellant also argued the court was unlawfully permitting a diversion plan. The court set a sentencing date of September 26, 2024.…