P.
P. v. Jared CA3
Opinion
Opinion
BACKGROUND
Because of the nature of the claims on appeal, a detailed recitation of the substantive facts underlying this appeal is not necessary. In January 2011, defendant was stopped as she was walking down the street by a patrol officer who suspected she was under the influence of a stimulant. She was discovered to have two used syringes in her pockets and her urine tested positive for benzodiazepine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. In August 2011, defendant was walking in a parking lot and was discovered to be in possession of psilocybin mushrooms in her backpack. Defendant was charged with transporting a controlled substance, psilocybin, misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of a hypodermic needle and syringe. Following a jury trial, she was convicted on all three counts. Imposition of sentence was suspended and defendant was granted Proposition 36 probation. She was ordered to pay a restitution fund fine of $240 and a $240 probation revocation fee stayed upon successful completion of probation. She was also ordered to pay a court security fee of $120, a court facilities fee of $90, a drug program fee of $100, a crime lab…