People v. Burton CA2/2

Filed 10/29/24 P. v. Burton CA2/

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION TWO

THE PEOPLE, B334862

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. BA505338) v.

MATTHEW LEE BURTON,

Defendant and Appellant.

THE COURT:

On the morning of May 9, 2022, defendant and appellant Matthew Lee Burton entered a convenience store, told the security guard that he was armed with a handgun, and demanded free liquor. Defendant left the store empty-handed, but returned later that morning and repeated his demands. When the clerk tried to rebuff him, defendant grabbed his waistband and said “‘I’ll do it myself[.]’” He then walked behind the cash register and loaded a grocery bag with liquor bottles and other items.…