People v. Horn

Opinion

ARDAIZ, J.

On July 11, 1988, before Judge Timothy S. Buckley, appellant Joseph Horn, Jr., entered a negotiated guilty plea to the charge of sale of cocaine in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11352, and further admitted that the sale involved cocaine base within the meaning of Penal Code section 1203.073, subdivision (b). As consideration for the plea, a separate case charging appellant with possession of cocaine was dismissed. Sentencing was set for August 8, 1988.

On August 8, appellant appeared for sentencing before Judge Manuel N. Vierra. Appellant did not object to…