People v. Jones CA1/1

I.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL

BACKGROUND

Jones, a transient, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (a)(1))1 in connection with an attack on another transient with a metal pipe on October 29, 2012, in Ukiah. The victim was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures and incurred significant medical bills. After jury selection began in August 2013, Jones agreed to a plea deal. He pleaded guilty to the assault charge and admitted allegations that he inflicted great bodily

1 All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified.

1 injury (§ 12022.7, subd. (a)) and had suffered two prior prison terms (§ 667.5, subd. (b)). He also agreed to a nine-year prison term, with execution of sentence suspended and a grant of three years’ probation. Before Jones entered his plea, the trial court informed him he would be ordered to pay restitution to his victim but would be entitled to a hearing on the amount. On September 13, 2013, Jones was sentenced under the terms of the plea agreement. As for restitution, the prosecution provided a declaration from the victim requesting $203,222.58 in restitution, described as the amount “Paid by . . .…