People v. Villanueva

Opinion

TIMGLIN, Acting P. J.

Jaime Garcia Villaneuva (defendant) has appealed a judgment of conviction entered following his plea of guilty to one count of sale of a controlled substance (cocaine) in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11352. The trial court denied probation and sentenced defendant to a three-year term. Defendant received credit for 91 days. Defendant has appealed his sentence, contending that the trial court improperly failed to state reasons for denying probation and sentencing him to state prison. We disagree and shall affirm.

Facts

In February 1990, an informant…