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P. v. Phillips CA2/6
Opinion
Opinion
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On May 22, 2012, Phillips waived her right to a preliminary hearing, waived her constitutional rights, and entered a plea of nolo contendere to the unlawful driving or taking of a motor vehicle. (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a).) Phillips also admitted serving two prior prison terms within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (b). Pursuant to a plea agreement, the trial court sentenced Phillips to a five year prison term, suspended execution of sentence, and granted Phillips five years of formal probation. (Case No. MA056166-01.) On August 7, 2012, the prosecutor charged Phillips with one count of second degree burglary, involving her theft of merchandise from a store. (Case No. MA057013-01.) The prosecutor also sought to revoke Phillips's probation in the earlier case. On August 17, 2012, Phillips waived her right to a preliminary examination, waived her constitutional rights, and pleaded nolo contendere to one count of second degree burglary. She also admitted violating probation in the prior case. Pursuant to a plea agreement, the trial court sentenced Phillips to a two-year term to be served concurrently with the five-year term already…