People v. Chandler CA4/2

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

On December 25, 2011, defendant was found with 1.5 grams of methamphetamine

in his pants pocket.

On February 7, 2012, the People filed a second amended complaint alleging

defendant unlawfully possessed methamphetamine (Health & Saf. Code, §11377, subd.

(a)). The People also alleged defendant had a prior strike conviction for dissuading a

witness (Pen. Code, § 136.1, subd. (c)(1)).1 On March 13, 2012, defendant pled guilty

and admitted the strike prior. The trial court placed defendant on probation for three

All section references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise indicated.

2 years and ordered him to enroll in a substance abuse program under Proposition

(§ 1210.1).

The minute order for April 17, 2012, states that the trial court revoked defendant’s

probation when he failed to appear for the scheduled substance abuse program enrollment

hearing. Retained defense counsel stated defendant had not been in contact. The court

issued a bench warrant for failure to appear and set bail at $50,000.

The minute order for April 18, 2012, states that defendant was to be arraigned on

the bench warrant. The court recalled the bench warrant,…