People v. Reynolds

Opinion

MERRICK, J. *

On September 1, 1981, an 18-count complaint, containing 16 felony counts and 2 misdemeanor counts, was filed against defendant in Los Angeles Municipal Court. A preliminary hearing was commenced on these charges, and prior to completion of the hearing, a plea bargain was formulated between defense counsel and the deputy district attorney. Pursuant to that agreement, on December 17, 1981, in municipal court, defendant waived his right to preliminary hearing and pleaded guilty to four of the charged counts, the remaining fourteen counts to be dismissed on motion of the…