P. v. Ward
Todd Neville Ward appeals the judgment (order revoking probation) entered following his plea of guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. (Pen. Code, 12021, subd. (d)(1).) Ward contends the trial court imposed a duplicate restitution fine, parole revocation restitution fine and court security fee when it sentenced him to prison. (Pen. Code, 1202.4, subd. (b), 1202.45, 1465.8, subd. (a)(1).) Ward also contends a $30 criminal conviction assessment imposed under Government Code section 70373, subdivision (a)(1) violates ex post facto principles.
Court reject Wards assertion the $30 criminal conviction assessment is a prohibited ex post facto law. However, Court modify the judgment to reflect the restitution fine, parole revocation restitution fine and court security fee imposed upon revocation of probation are the same fines and fee the trial court imposed when it granted Ward probation.
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