People v. Hinkley

In July 1961, the defendant was charged with, tried by a jury for, and convicted of the offense of receiving stolen property, a violation of section 496 of the Penal Code. He applied for and obtained probation by an order dated August 22, 1961. The term of probation was five years. Imposing of sentence was suspended accordingly. The conditions of probation, among others, were confinement in a county detention facility for six months, and payment of a $500 fine. He did not move for a new trial, nor appeal from *473the order placing him on probation (Pen. Code, §1237), by which, if desired, he…