People v. Arzaluz CA2/3

statement of facts. All further statutory references are to the Penal Code. All further references to rules are to the California Rules of Court.

2 supervision (rule 4.421(b)(4)), and previously performing unsatisfactorily on probation or other supervision (rule 4.421(b)(5)). Arzaluz pleaded not guilty to the charge and denied the aggravating circumstances. On November 4, 2024, Arzaluz pleaded no contest to unlawful possession of a firearm (§ 30305, subd. (a)(1); count 1) and admitted that he committed the offense while on probation as an aggravating circumstance under rule 4.421(b)(4). Prior to his no contest plea, Arzaluz waived his constitutional rights, including his right to a trial, both in a written form and verbally in open court. On count 1, the trial court imposed the upper term of three years in state prison. The court suspended execution of the sentence and placed Arzaluz on two years of formal probation. The court ordered that Arzaluz comply with all conditions of probation, including completion of 60 days of community labor and reporting to the Probation Department. Arzaluz acknowledged his understanding of the terms and conditions of probation and…