People v. Christie CA2/6

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaDecember 15, 2025B344995California431 words

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Cody, J.

Filed 12/15/25 P. v. Christie CA2/

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION SIX

THE PEOPLE, 2d Crim. No. B344995 (Super. Ct. No. 25CR00463) Plaintiff and Respondent, (Santa Barbara County)

v.

MICHAEL JAMES CHRISTIE,

Defendant and Appellant.

Michael James Christie (“appellant”) appeals following his guilty plea to one count of possession of ammunition by a felon. (Pen. Code, § 30305, subd. (a)(1).) Police officers saw appellant loitering in a private alley in Santa Maria known for drug abuse, fights, trespassing, and other criminal activity. 1 They had a letter of authority from the property owner allowing them to enter the alley to enforce the law while the business was closed. They confirmed appellant was

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