People v. STURNS

*1386Opinion

JONES, P. J.

Russell Stums entered a plea of nolo contendere to possession of a controlled substance in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350, subdivision (a). After sentencing, Stums filed a notice of appeal but did not seek a certificate of probable cause from the trial court. (See Pen. Code, § 1237.51; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 31(d).2)

More than six months after the time for seeking a certificate of probable cause had expired (see rule 31(d)), Stums applied to this court for relief from his default so that he could belatedly seek such a certificate. We initially denied…