People v. Hammett CA3

Filed 7/15/14 P. v. Hammett CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Butte) ----

THE PEOPLE, C075371

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. CM039426)

v.

JOSEPH EUGENE HAMMETT,

Defendant and Appellant.

On August 30, 2013, a Chico police officer observed defendant Joseph Eugene Hammett, whom the officer knew to be on parole. After conducting a parole search, the officer ran a records check which revealed that the bicycle in defendant’s possession had been reported stolen.

1 Because the matter was resolved by plea, our statement of facts is taken from the probation officer’s report.

1 Defendant pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property. (Pen. Code, § 496, subd. (a).) In exchange, a prior prison term…