Legal Opinion
People v. Marroquin
California Superior Court
Decided August 18, 2017No. BR 053056PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRichardson, J.
*33INTRODUCTION
The court dismissed the misdemeanor complaint against defendant Jacob Marroquin upon his satisfaction of the condition that he not reoffend. On appeal, the People contend the court's dismissal under Penal Code section 1385,1 as part of an unauthorized nonstatutory deferral of sentencing program, was an abuse of discretion. We agree and reverse the order of dismissal.
BACKGROUND
On April 8, 2015, a misdemeanor complaint was filed charging defendant with possession of a nanchaku (§ 22010) (count 1) and possession of drug paraphernalia ( Health & Saf. Code, § 11364.1, subd. (a) )…
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