P. v. Kaiserman
On December 20, 2005, defendant waived a preliminary examination and entered a guilty plea to a charge of violating Penal Code section 12020, subdivision (a)(1), a felony. The charge arose from his possession of a pair of brass knuckles on or about December 1, 2005. Defendant also admitted that he had suffered a prior conviction for a serious or violent felonyto wit, arson in violation of section 451, subdivision (d)in 1999. Count 2, which charged a misdemeanor, was dismissed. Appellant was represented by appointed counsel Laurence Meyer. The case was set for further proceedings on December 28, 2005, and sentencing on January 23, 2006.
On December 28, 2005, defendant appeared and, according to the minute order, attorney Laurence Meyer was confirmed as counsel of record. On January 23, 2006, the date set for sentencing, defendant requested leave and was granted permission to withdraw his plea and admission, on the basis he had been misadvised regarding eligibility for commitment to the California Rehabilitation Center. At the hearing, after defendant withdrew his plea, Mr. Meyer and the court had the following exchange.
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