People v. Willis

Opinion

EPSTEIN, P. J.

The issue in this case is whether the trial court validly exercised its authority in sentencing defendant Brandon Dionte Willis for a “wobbler” offense. Defendant appeals from the court’s judgment that extended his probation beyond three years from the beginning of his original summary probation period. He contends that in an earlier proceeding, the trial court classified his conviction as a misdemeanor, which limits probation to three years. Respondent argues that defendant’s conviction was not classified as a misdemeanor, but remained a felony, which would allow the…