P. v. Ballard
On November 15, 2004, Ricky A. Ballard entered a negotiated guilty plea to failing to register as a sex offender. (Pen. Code, 290, subd. (g)(2).) He waived the right to appeal denial of a motion to suppress, issues related to a prior strike conviction, and a stipulated sentence. The court suspended imposition of sentence and placed him on probation for three years including conditions he obey all laws, report to the probation officer as directed, complete a residential substance abuse treatment program if directed by the probation officer, and avoid contact with the victim of the earlier crime. On November 1, 2005, Ballard admitted failing to obey all laws. The court revoked probation and imposed a two year middle term in prison. It stayed the sentence and reinstated probation. On July 18, 2006, the court held an evidentiary hearing and revoked probation, finding Ballard violated probation conditions by failing to report to the probation officer as directed, failing to properly register as a sex offender, failing to present proof of enrollment in a residential substance abuse treatment program, and making contact with the victim of the earlier crime. The court lifted the stay on the two year prison sentence and awarded Ballard 559 days of credit for time served. The record does not include a certificate of probable cause. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.304(b), former rule 30(b).)
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