People v. Watson

Opinion

CALDECOTT, P. J.

On August 3, 1977, defendant pleaded guilty before Judge Calcagno to possession of a completed check with intent to defraud (Pen. Code, § 475a). The plea was a negotiated one, entered upon condition that imposition of sentence would be suspended and that defendant would be placed on probation for 3 years with a maximum commitment of 160 days in county jail. The court thus retained some, albeit quite limited, discretion. On August 24, Judge Calcagno suspended imposition of sentence and placed defendant on probation for 3 years with the condition he serve 160 days in…