People v. Stewart CA3

Filed 2/27/26 P. v. Stewart CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Tehama) ----

THE PEOPLE, C102503

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 24CR1776)

v.

STEELE STEWART,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Steele Stewart pled guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder, and his counsel admitted certain aggravating factors were present. Stewart claims that the trial court erred by aggravating his sentence based on underlying facts that were not properly proven under Penal Code section 1170, subdivision (b).1 Alternatively, Stewart claims the trial court improperly relied on facts used to impose enhancements to aggravate his sentence. The People contend the parties’ stipulation to the “presen[ce]” of

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