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P. v. Salazar CA2/6
Opinion
Opinion
Yegan, J.
Facts and Procedural History On January 5, 2012, a Ventura police officer saw appellant drive erratically at a high rate of speed through a residential neighborhood. The officer activated his lights and siren and tried to stop the vehicle, but appellant failed to yield. Appellant drove through red lights and stop signs, reaching speeds up to 85 to 90 miles per hour on the surface streets and Highway 101. When appellant reached Camarillo, the officer rammed appellant's vehicle, causing the vehicle to spin out and stop. 1 All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise stated. Appellant was arrested for felony evading an officer with willful disregard. (Veh. Code, § 2800.2, subd. (a).) A records check revealed that appellant had an outstanding warrant, was on parole, and was driving with a license that had been suspended due to a prior driving under the influence related offense. After appellant was arraigned, the trial court found appellant not competent to stand trial and suspended criminal proceedings. (§ 1368.) On June 14, 2012, Patton State Hospital reported that appellant was feigning mental illness. Appellant was found competent to stand trial and brought…