People v. Barron CA5

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Juanard Di Barron contends his convictions for failing to comply with Penal Code section 2901 registration requirements should be reversed because he was never advised that his prior guilty plea to the substantive offense would require lifetime registration. We will affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

On the afternoon of June 24, 2013, Bakersfield Police Officer Jason Parker responded to a local motel where a resident, Barron, was engaging in bizarre behavior. Barron advised Parker he was a sex offender. Parker asked Barron if he was required to register; Barron indicated he was but stated, “I’m not going to.” Barron indicated he had not registered with the motel address where he was living, his conviction was unconstitutional, and he had decided not register for that reason. Parker advised Barron he should register right away; Barron stated he would not do so. Bakersfield Police Department records showed that Barron last registered in March 2013 at a different address. Barron registered on March 12, 2013, at a Banks Street address; he had not registered at the motel address where he was living. Barron was charged with one count of failing…