People v. Collins

Opinion

HAERLE, J.

I. Introduction

This novel case arises out of the postsentencing revocation of defendant’s initial plea bargain agreement and his commitment to the California Youth Authority in accordance with that agreement. We are called upon to decide whether: (1) the trial court had jurisdiction to rule upon the district attorney’s motion to revoke defendant’s plea bargain agreement and conforming sentence; (2) the district attorney waived his right to nullify the plea bargain agreement; (3) statements made by the defendant pursuant to the plea bargain agreement were properly admitted…