P. v. Holdridge
In this appeal, defendant Brent John Holdridge challenges an order denying his motion to withdraw his guilty pleas in three criminal cases. Holdridge contends that, despite being promised probation with a suspended sentence, he was sentenced to serve seven years eight months in state prison. According to Holdridge, he is entitled to withdraw his pleas because the enactment of the Criminal Justice Realignment Act of 2011[1] (Realignment Act) rendered it impossible for the court to comply with the plea agreement and place him on probation. For reasons we shall explain, Holdridge’s argument lacks merit. The court’s decision to deny probation was consistent with his plea agreement and was not compelled by the Realignment Act. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment.
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