People v. Uffelman

Opinion

RAYE, P. J.

Defendant Kevin Alexander Uffelman pleaded guilty to burglary. (Pen. Code, § 459.) The trial court sentenced him to four years in state prison and ordered him to pay a “penal fine” of $735, comprised of a $200 fine pursuant to sections 672 and 1205 plus related penalty assessments. Defendant contends the section 672 fine is unauthorized. As we shall explain, we disagree and affirm the judgment.

We dispense with a recitation of background facts because they are not relevant to the contention raised on appeal.

DISCUSSION

Many criminal statutes provide for the imposition of a base…