P. v. Duong
Pursuant to a negotiated disposition, appellant pleaded no contest to felony possession for sale of cocaine base and misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance. (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5, 11550, subd. (a).) Appellant also admitted other allegations relating to prior convictions, including that he had one prior strike conviction. This plea was made with the understanding that appellant would make a motion to dismiss the prior strike conviction under People v. Superior Court (Romero) (1996) 13 Cal.4th 497 and that the maximum sentence that could be imposed would be 12 years in state prison. Appellant was advised, "At sentencing the Court impose a fine to the state restitution fund of a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $10,000 based on your ability to pay." Appellant acknowledged at the time of the plea that there was "no promise that is made regarding [his] sentence, other than it [would] not exceed 12 years in state prison."
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