People v. Scarbrough CA3

BACKGROUND

In December 2021, Scarbrough pleaded guilty to child endangerment in violation of Penal Code section 273a, subdivision (a). In February 2022, the trial court suspended

1 imposition of sentence and placed her on probation for four years, subject to a number of terms and conditions. In April 2022, Scarbrough admitted violating the terms of her probation by failing a drug test and failing to provide a urine sample for a subsequent drug test. The trial court reinstated her probation, required her to serve 60 days in jail, and required GPS monitoring as a new probation condition. In September 2022, Scarbrough admitted violating the terms of her probation by failing to appear at a scheduled court hearing. The trial court ordered her to meet with a behavioral health specialist to formulate a treatment plan. In October 2022, Scarbrough’s counsel declared a doubt regarding her competence to participate in the proceedings. The court suspended the proceedings and ordered a doctor to evaluate Scarbrough and prepare a report. After reviewing the report, the parties agreed that Scarbrough was competent to continue proceedings. In November 2022, Scarbrough admitted violating the…