People v. Deville CA2/1
B251839
Cal. Ct. App.Jul 29, 2014Background
- Defendant Patrick Deville was convicted of forcible rape, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, oral copulation of a minor, administering a controlled substance to a minor, and administering a controlled substance (initial trial).
- In the first appeal, the court reversed on the administering a controlled substance to a minor and vacated the sentence, remanding for resentencing with guidance on concurrent vs. consecutive terms and staying certain enhancements.
- At resentencing on October 10, 2013, the trial court imposed consecutive terms on counts 1 and 2, finding the crimes had predominantly independent objectives, and resentenced to 65 years to life total.
- The abstract of judgment did not reflect stayed prior-term enhancements on count 1, and it mis-listed the Health and Safety Code violation for count 2; the prior appeal directed corrections, which remained unmade.
- The court also noted presentence custody credits needed calculation based on time spent in custody through the resentencing date (October 10, 2013).
- On appeal, Deville challenged the consecutive sentencing framework, while the Attorney General conceded errors in presentence custody credits and the abstract of judgment.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consecutive sentencing on counts 1 and 2 | Deville argues jury must find facts for consecutive terms. | Deville asserts court-made findings impermissible under Apprendi/Blakely framework. | Consecutive terms proper; Ice permits court findings. |
| Abstract of judgment corrections (prior term enhancements) | Abstract should reflect stayed enhancements and correct offense statute for count 2. | Corrections were required by prior remand. | Remand to correct abstract of judgment. |
| Presentence custody credits calculation | Credits must reflect total actual days in custody as of resentencing. | Agreement with correction; no substantive counterpoints offered. | Remand to recalculate credits to reflect total custody days. |
Key Cases Cited
- Oregon v. Ice, 555 U.S. 160 (2009) (Sixth Amendment does not require jury findings for consecutive sentences)
- In re Coley, 55 Cal.4th 524 (2012) (California recognizes non-jury factual findings for consecutive sentencing)
- Buckhalter v. Superior Court, 26 Cal.4th 1 (2001) (actual days in custody credited on resentencing when sentence modified)
