People v. Jones

Opinion

VARTABEDIAN, J.

Douglas Bruce Jones appeals the sentence imposed for involuntary manslaughter on remand after his previous appeal. He challenges the trial court’s denial of probation and its imposition of the middle prison term and a greater restitution fine than previously imposed. Our published discussion concerns only the fine issue. Other than to modify the restitution fine, we affirm.

Facts and Proceedings

John Miller was appellant’s former employer. The two men had a misunderstanding about money. Appellant, who had been drinking, called Miller about the dispute, and the two men…