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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL FOR COURT USE ONLY 650 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 2124 Winterhaven Drive, Winterhaven, CA 92283 People of the State of California,

vs.

Defendant(s):

PLEA OF GUILTY – MISDEMEANOR CASE NUMBER:

PLEASE READ AND INITIAL

__________ 1.(a) I personally appeared and entered a plea of (guilty)(no contest) to the charges of _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

(b) (IF APPLICABLE:) I desire to admit the truth of any alleged prior convictions(s) ______________________________

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__________ 2. (a) My lawyer is_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________ (b) I do not have a lawyer representing me in these proceedings. If 2b is initialed, complete the reverse page.

__________ 3. The Court/my attorney has explained the nature of the charges, elements of the offense(s), and pleas and defenses available to me. __________ 4. I have been advised, understand, and, knowingly and intelligently GIVE UP (WAIVE), in relation to the present charges as well as any prior convictions which may have been alleged and admitted, each of my following trial rights: __________ (a) My right to be TRIED BY JURY or COURT TRIAL; __________ (b) My right to be confronted by witnesses against me, that is, to SEE, HEAR, AND QUESTION ALL WITNESSES AGAINST ME; the right to CONFRONT WITNESSES. __________ (c) My right not to incriminate myself, that is, NOT TO BE REQUIRED TO PLEAD GUILTY OR TESTIFY AGAINST MYSELF. My right to remain silent. __________ (d) I AM ADVISED THAT IF I AM NOT A CITIZEN, CONVICTION OF THE OFFENSE(S) WITH WHICH I HAVE BEEN CHARGED, MAY HAVE THE CONSEQUENCES OF DEPORTATION, EXCLUSION FROM ADMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES, OR DENIAL OF NATURALIZATION PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. __________ 5. (a) Maximum Penalty: ______________________________________________________________________________ __________ (b) Subsequent arrest for petty theft may be filed as a felony. __________ (c) My plea of guilty/no contest in this case could result in revocation of my probation or violation of parole in other cases. __________ (d) Other consequences of my plea_____________________________________________________________________ __________ 6. My decision to enter this plea has been made freely and voluntarily, without fear of threat to me or to anyone closely related to or associated with me. No promises or inducements have been made to me in connection with this plea, except (specify):___________________________________________ __________ 7. I UNDERSTAND THAT A PLEA OF NO CONTEST IS THE SAME AS A PLEA OF GUILTY IN THIS CASE FOR PURPOSES OF SENTENCING. __________ I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND EACH OF THE ABOVE ITEMS.

Dated: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________________Signature

Defendant

STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY

I am defendant’s attorney of record. I have explained to the defendant each of his rights relating to his plea, including immigration consequences, and I am satisfied that he understands them. I concur with his plea and waivers.

Dated____________________________________ ___________________________________________________Signature

FINDINGS AND ORDER The Court finds that:

1. Defendant has appeared in open court and entered his plea(s).

2. Defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and understandingly waived his rights, including his right to jury trial, his right to confront witnesses against him, and his right against self-incrimination as they relate to the charged offense and any prior convictions.

3. There is a factual/legal basis for the plea(s).

4. Defendant has been advised of the consequences of his plea, the effect of which any prior conviction(s) will have on the punishment, and other sanctions to be imposed upon his conviction.

5. Defendant’s waivers of his rights and his plea(s) are free and voluntary.

IT IS ORDERED: Defendant’s plea(s) of (guilty)(no contest) be entered and filed. The Court accepts defendant’s admission of his prior(s).

Dated: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________Signature

Judge of the Superior Court

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