People v. Dearman CA4/2
Opinion
Opinion
INTRODUCTION
On October 9, 2012, an information charged defendant and appellant with felony
possession of methamphetamine under Health and Safety Code section 11377,
subdivision (a); and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia under Health and
Safety Code section 11364.1. The information also alleged that defendant had five prior
convictions that resulted in prison terms under Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b),
and one strike prior under Penal Code sections 667, subdivision (c) and (e)(1), and
1170.12, subdivision (c)(1).
On December 20, 2012, a jury found defendant guilty on both counts. Prior to
sentencing, the trial court dismissed two of the alleged priors; defendant admitted three
priors and a strike. The trial court sentenced defendant to seven years in prison.
On appeal, defendant contends that (1) his conviction for possession of
methamphetamine is not supported by substantial evidence; and (2) he did not knowingly
and intelligently admit his prior convictions and strike. For the reasons set forth below,
we shall affirm the judgment.