P. v. Hoffman
Curtis Lavern Hoffman appeals the order revoking his probation and imposing a two-year state prison term as a result of his earlier guilty plea to making criminal threats (Pen. Code, § 422). Appellant was initially charged with making criminal threats and attempting to burn a structure (Pen. Code, § 455) after he attempted to burn down a neighbor's house that was under construction. His guilty plea was preceded by a six-month commitment to Atascadero State Hospital due to a finding of his incompetence to stand trial. The criminal proceedings resumed in February 2009 after appellant's competency was restored. The terms and conditions of his probation included the payment of restitution and fines and a prohibition against consuming alcohol.
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