P. v. Brooks CA3
Relying on People v. Dueñas (2019) 30 Cal.App.5th 1157, defendant William Lee Brooks, Jr. appeals the imposition of assessments and fines without an ability to pay hearing. Recognizing his trial counsel did not object to these assessments and fines, defendant further contends he received ineffective assistance of counsel.
The principles of due process do not require a determination of a defendant’s present ability to pay before the imposition of the fines and assessments at issue in Dueñas and in this proceeding. Thus, we reject his argument and, with that, we necessarily reject his ineffective assistance of counsel claim. We affirm the judgment.
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