People v. Galvan CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Appellate counsel has provided an accurate summary of the evidence presented at the revocation hearing. We will incorporate that statement into this opinion for background. At the evidentiary hearing on July 31, 2024, the court found Galvan in violation of probation. At that hearing Deputy Probation Officer Rogelio Ortuno testified that he was the supervising probation officer assigned to Galvan’s case. Officer Ortuno testified that Galvan failed to report as directed in March 2024, and that he failed to report a law enforcement contact. Deputy Robert Castro also testified that he was a Riverside County Deputy Sheriff and had training and experience in drug recognition. Deputy Castro testified that he was working on April 9, 2024 when he contacted Galvan. Galvan told the deputy he was on probation in San Diego County and gave him permission to search. The deputy located a clear baggie with

2 what he believed was a controlled substance. He arrested Galvan and, during questioning, Galvan admitted using methamphetamine. Galvan was booked into custody. Deputy Castro further testified that based on his training and experience the substance was a usable amount. He…