People v. Leon CA4/2

STATEMENT OF THE CASE AND FACTS

A. Case No. RIF1203574

On March 25, 2013, an amended information charged defendant and appellant

Armando Leon with stealing tools from Home Depot on June 1, 2012, in violation of

Penal Code1 section 484, subdivision (a), with a prior second degree burglary conviction

within the meaning of section 666, subdivision (b)(1). The information also alleged that

defendant suffered a prior serious or violent felony conviction within the meaning of

sections 667, subdivisions (c) through (e)(1), and 1170.12, subdivision (c)(1), with regard

to a 1996 conviction for first degree burglary under section 459. The information further

alleged that defendant suffered five prior prison terms within the meaning of section

667.5, subdivision (b).

B. Case No. RIF202636

On November 5, 2012, an information charged defendant with receiving stolen

property under section 496, subdivision (a), with regard to an incident on June 6, 2012

(count 1); and failing to appear in violation of section 1320, subdivision (b) (count 2).

With regard to count 2, the information also alleged that defendant committed the offense

while released from custody under section…