Chavez
People v. Chavez
Opinion
Opinion
Defendant and appellant Monica Mary Chavez appeals the judgment entered after she was convicted by a jury of the following crimes: Count 1, murder during the commission of a home invasion robbery and residential burglary within the meaning of Penal Code sections 187 and 190.2, subdivision (a)(17). [1] Count 2, residential burglary, first degree, in violation of section 211. Count 3, burglary, first degree, in violation of section 459. Counts 6 through 14, robbery, second degree, in violation of section 211. As to each count the jury found true the allegation that a principal was armed with a firearm, pursuant to section 12022, subdivision (a)(1). Probation was denied, and appellant was sentenced as follows:
Count 6, the mid-term of 3 years, plus 1 year for the firearm enhancement. Count 1, life without parole, plus 1 year for the enhancement, to run consecutive to count 6. In each of the remaining counts, 7 through 14, [2] appellant was sentenced to one-third the mid-term, 1 year to run consecutively to count 6. The sentence as to counts 2 and 3 was stayed pursuant to section 654. The enhancements as to counts 7 through 14 were stricken for sentencing purposes.…