People v. Chapman

Opinion

MOSK, J.

On December 31, 1975, judgment was entered on defendant’s plea of guilty to possession of marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11357); imposition of sentence was suspended and defendant was placed on probation for three years, conditioned on confinement in jail for four months. On January 2, 1976, defendant filed a motion in superior court for an order to destroy the records of his conviction pursuant to former Health and Safety Code section 11361.5, subdivision (b) (Stats. 1975, ch. 248, § 4, p. 643). On February 20, 1976, the court denied the motion. Defendant appealed from the…