California v. Arevalo

A jury convicted Maria Arevalo of possessing methamphetamine for sale. The trial court suspended execution of sentence and granted three years formal probation on several conditions. On appeal, Arevalo contended the probation condition requiring her to maintain a residence approved by her probation officer was unconstitutionally overbroad and violated her right to travel and freedom of association. She also requested that the Court of Appeal independently review the in camera hearing of her “Pitchess” motion. With respect to the Pitchess motion, the Court reviewed the reporter’s transcript and concluded the trial court complied with the required Pitchess procedures. As such, the Court concluded the trial court did not abuse its discretion in determining there was discoverable information with respect to one incident; the remaining records were not related to false reports or dishonesty and were properly withheld from production. View "California v. Arevalo" on Justia Law