People v. Crist CA2/6

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Because appellant pleaded no contest prior to trial, the relevant facts are derived from the reporter’s transcript of the preliminary hearing. On December 4, 2019, appellant was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Appellant was searched and found to be in possession of a small amount of heroin. During a search of appellant’s apartment and vehicle, detectives recovered over 148 gross grams of methamphetamine as well as digital scales, plastic baggies, and a loaded firearm magazine. Appellant was charged with and pleaded not guilty to being a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition (§ 30305, subd. (a)(1)) and possessing methamphetamine for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378). He subsequently withdrew his plea and pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine for sale. In his felony disposition statement, appellant acknowledged among other things that he would be “ordered to pay a restitution fine of not less than $300 and not more than $10,000” and “must prepare and file a disclosure of all assets, income, and liabilities” as provided in section 1202.4. Appellant further acknowledged that he “may be ordered to pay” a $50 lab analysis fee…