People v. Crouch

Opinion

STEPHENS, Acting P. J.

Defendant was charged with possession of heroin for sale in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11351; he was found guilty of possession (a lesser included offense) in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350. Probation was denied and defendant was sentenced to state prison for the middle base term of two years.

It is unnecessary to set forth a full statement of the facts, for the sole issue presented is whether the court erred in failing to state the reasons for its sentence choice as required under Penal Code section 1170, subdivision (c), and if…