People v. Superior Court (Dorsey)

Opinion

McKINSTER, J.

In this matter the People challenge the trial court’s decision to place defendant and real party in interest Donald C. Dorsey on probation, although as a result of his convictions he is presumptively ineligible. They also complain of the trial court’s failure to impose a restitution fine and to consider costs under a tax statute of which Dorsey was convicted. We have determined that the matter must be remanded for resentencing.

Facts of the Case

There is no dispute over the essential facts of the case. Donald C. Dorsey, defendant in the criminal proceedings below (and…