People v. Ramsey

Opinion

CURRY, J.

Procedural Background

On or about November 13, 1997, an information was filed against appellant James Allen Ramsey, alleging that between December 16, 1996, and January 28, 1997, appellant discharged concrete and other materials into and near the Santa Clara River, and altered the banks of this river. Count 1 charged appellant with discharge of pollutants into navigable waters, which is a felony (Wat. Code, § 13387, subd. (c)). Counts 2 and 3 charged appellant with two misdemeanors, namely, illegal alteration of a streambed (Fish & G. Code, § 1603, subd. (a)), and littering of…