Pruett
People v. Pruett
Opinion
Opinion
Kingsley, J.
In three informations appellant was charged with 10 separate felony violations. In case A272004 appellant pleaded guilty to second degree robbery (Pen. Code, § 211). In case A117626 appellant pleaded guilty to first degree robbery (Pen. Code, § 211). On August 27, 1971, criminal proceedings were suspended in these two cases and, on September 16, 1971, appellant was committed to the California Narcotics Rehabilitation Center as a person addicted to, or likely to become addicted to, narcotics.
In case A602272 appellant pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11530.5). On September 30, 1971, the petition under Welfare and Institutions Code section 3051 was amended to add the conviction in this case.
On January 31, 1972, the California Narcotics Rehabilitation Center returned appellant to superior court because of his “excessive criminality and assaultive behavior.” On April 2, 1972, a hearing was held in superior court on appellant’s exclusion from the center. Appellant was present with counsel. A representative of the center testified and appellant testified. At the close of the hearing, the court ruled that the requirements of due process were…