People v. Valdivia

STONE, J. pro tem. *

Defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11501, sale of heroin. The court referred the matter to the probation officer for a report and recommendation as required by Penal Code, section 1203, and ordered, ‘‘ continued a week for his report.” The day before the hearing defendant’s counsel requested a copy of the probation officer’s report but was unable to obtain it until the afternoon preceding the hearing, or less than one day in advance thereof. The court partially heard the matter on the day set, then continued it one week for…