People v. Waddle CA3

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaDecember 29, 2025C102224California2,187 words

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Robie, J.

Filed 12/29/25 P. v. Waddle CA3

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Shasta) ----

THE PEOPLE, C102224

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No.

CRF97-0009429)

v.

JEREMY DEAN WADDLE,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Jeremy Dean Waddle appeals the trial court’s resentencing order, arguing prejudicial error occurred because he was not present at the resentencing hearing and did not waive his constitutional right to be present. The People agree defendant’s absence was error but claim it was harmless. We reverse and remand the matter with directions to hold a new hearing with defendant present or to obtain a valid waiver.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On April 1, 1999, defendant pled guilty…

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