People v. Benner

Opinion

BEDSWORTH, Acting P. J.

Appellant Melanie Marie Benner was convicted of driving under the influence of methamphetamine, as well as being under the influence of, and possessing, that drug. She contends there is insufficient evidence to support her driving conviction and the court committed several errors in sentencing her to probation. We agree appellant’s sentence must be modified in some respects, but otherwise affirm the judgment.

FACTS

One night, Costa Mesa Police Officer Brian Hernandez saw appellant driving a pickup truck with expired registration tags. He activated his overhead…