People v. Clark

Opinion

HANING, J.

Larry Arthur Clark appeals his conviction by nolo contendere plea to possession of a controlled substance. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11377, subd. (a).) He contends the trial court violated his plea bargain by imposing a $500 fine, penalty assessment, and laboratory and drug program fees of which he had not been apprised, and that it assessed an unauthorized fine. We reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

Since the appeal raises only a sentencing issue, a detailed recitation of facts is unnecessary. Pursuant to a plea bargain, appellant pled nolo contendere to unlawful possession of…