People v. Reed CA4/2

INTRODUCTION

Defendants Shawn Roman Reed and Gregory Daniel Flores appeal their criminal

convictions for gang-related crimes.

The jury convicted Flores of three criminal counts: false imprisonment, making

criminal threats, and street terrorism. (Pen. Code, §§ 236, 422, and 186.22.1) The jury

also found true the allegations of gang-related conduct on counts 1 and 2. (§ 186.22,

subd. (b)(1).) The court sentenced Flores to a total indeterminate prison term of 50 years

to life, plus an additional 25 years, including nine consecutive years for the gang

enhancements.

The jury convicted Reed of false imprisonment and assault with a deadly weapon.

(§§ 236, 245, subd. (a)(1).) The jury also found true the allegations of gang-related

conduct. (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1).) The court sentenced Reed to 11 years eight months in

prison, including six consecutive years for the gang enhancements.

On appeal, both defendants challenge the sufficiency of the evidence for the gang

allegations. Additionally, Flores challenges his conviction for street terrorism and raises

several issues about the application of the Three Strikes Law.

The parties agree the abstract of judgment should be…