Wagner

People v. Wagner

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154 Cal. App. 4th 81·64 Cal. Rptr. 3d 367
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaAugust 14, 2007C052049California5,090 words

Opinion

Opinion

DAVIS, Acting P.J.

In this appeal we conclude that the speedy sentencing rights provided by Penal Code sections 1381 and 1203.2a apply to a probation revocation proceeding where imposition of sentence was originally suspended. These two sections provide a defendant with alternative methods for obtaining sentencing. [1] Here, in a probation revocation proceeding, the trial court sentenced defendant beyond the 90-day time period mandated by section 1381. Because counsel was ineffective in failing to timely move to dismiss, the revocation proceeding must be voided (as it should have been dismissed on this jurisdictional basis) and the sentence imposed at that proceeding must be vacated. Finally, we conclude that under section 1387 the People may refile the probation revocation proceeding, obtain a summary revocation of probation, and seek a revocation order and sentence (which accounts for all time served) before defendant's tolled probationary period ends on November 9, 2007.

On October 31, 2003, defendant David Eric Wagner pleaded no contest in Yolo Superior Court case No. CRF 03-6456 to a single count of violating Health and Safety Code section 11379, subdivision (a) (unlawful…

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