Taylor
People v. Taylor
Opinion
Opinion
Taylor, J.
—On this appeal from an order revoking probation, defendant contends there was no basis for the order and that she was deprived of procedural due process at the hearing. We have concluded that there is no merit in either of these contentions.
The facts are not in dispute. On July 29, 1965, defendant was found guilty of petty theft, in violation of section 488 of the Penal Code (a misdemeanor) and then sentenced. Thereafter, execution of the sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for a period of three years on condition that she make restitution in the sum of $82.50 and pay a fine of $100. On March 7, 1966, she was arrested for prostitution (Pen. Code, § 647, subd. (b)) but the matter was subsequently dismissed. On August 15, 1966, she was arrested again for another violation of section 647, subdivision (b) of the Penal Code and suspicion of a violation of section 211 of the Penal Code, robbery, a felony. Thereafter, on November 28, 1966, her probation was revoked and the suspended sentence reinstated.
At the revocation hearing and at all proceedings prior thereto, defendant was represented by counsel. At the hear ing, the trial court indicated that for the…