People v. Wright CA1/4

I.

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Taylor Lloyd Wright claims the court abused its discretion in denying him probation and imposing a three-year prison term. He claims the court gave “undue weight” to appellant’s statements at the sentencing hearing. We conclude the trial court did not abuse its discretion.

II.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant has an extensive criminal history bearing on his request for probation. On April 22, 2011, the Mendocino County District Attorney filed a complaint (Case No. 11-17102) charging appellant with one count of transportation of marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11360, subd. (a)) and one count of possession of marijuana for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11359). On May 11, 2011, appellant failed to appear in court and a bench warrant issued.

1 On August 11, 2011, the Mendocino County District Attorney filed a complaint (Case No. 11-18416) charging appellant with possession of a controlled substance for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11351) and transportation of a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, § 11352, subd. (a)). The complaint alleged that at the time of the commission those offenses, appellant was released from custody on bail on his own…