People v. Chammas CA2/8

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On August 26, 2013, appellant entered a CVS Pharmacy located on Hollywood Boulevard. At the time Frank Moreno, store security, was working loss prevention. He saw appellant enter and walk to the gift cards department. He saw appellant put some gift cards in his pocket, walked by the cash registers and towards the store exit. Moreno went outside to stop appellant and showed him his store security identification. Appellant pushed Moreno with both hands. There was a struggle and appellant ran to a vehicle in the parking lot. Moreno was able to get the license plate number and called 911. Appellant’s cell phone fell out of his pocket as he ran from the scene. Appellant was charged with one count of robbery. It was alleged he suffered a prior conviction within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b). In exchange for his plea, appellant received a suspended sentence of six years and a grant of probation. Imposition of sentence was delayed pending his completion of the Cry Help program. Appellant would then be required to serve 180 days in county jail. If he failed to appear for the sentencing hearing appellant agreed to the court’s imposition of the…