QUESTION:
She got caught bringing drugs and alcohol onto CMC prison in San Luis Obispo
ANSWER:
The shoplifting conviction won’t affect the calculus in the new case. But she almost certainly has a more substantial conviction, or she would not be in CMC. I believe her maximum theoretical exposure is 11 years if the charges are distinct enough to be punished separately. I think it can likely be negotiated substatwanlly lower. In fact, sometimes CMC just reduces a persons good conduct credits and doesn’t refer the case to the DA for a new prosecution.
