People v. Kiel CA1/1

I. BACKGROUND

In October 2023, Kiel was charged by felony complaint with one count of bringing contraband into a jail (Pen. Code,1 § 4573, subd. (a)). In July 2024, Kiel pled no contest to the charge in exchange for a two year “lid” and referral to drug court. The agreed upon county jail sentence would be “straight time,” with no “split” pursuant to section 1170, subdivision (h). In

1 Undesignated statutory references are to the Penal Code.

1 December 2024, the trial court imposed the low term sentence of two years in county jail, with execution of sentence suspended. The court placed Kiel on two years formal probation subject to various terms and conditions, including that she participate in the Pathways treatment program, obey all laws, abstain from the possession and use of alcohol and controlled substances, submit to alcohol and drug testing, and submit her person, residence, and any area under her control to search. The court awarded 70 days actual credits and 70 days conduct credits for a total of 140 days. The court imposed and stayed a $300 restitution fine and a $300 probation revocation fine. It advised Kiel that if she violated her probation, she would “not get…