People v. Ruiz CA6

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

This appeal involves two separate superior court cases. In April 2014, defendant stole a 1991 Mazda Navajo and he was arrested. In case No. SS141057A, defendant was charged with unlawfully driving or taking a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), and with misdemeanor resisting, obstructing or delaying a public officer in the performance of his or her duties (Pen. Code, § 148, subd. (a)(1)). In May 2014, defendant pleaded no contest to the charges against him, on condition that he would be ordered to complete felony probation. In June 2014, the trial court suspended imposition of sentence and placed defendant on felony probation for three years, with various terms and conditions. In July 2014, defendant stole a 1994 Toyota Camry and he was arrested. In case No. SS141969A, defendant was charged with unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), and with misdemeanor possession of controlled substance paraphernalia (Health & Saf. Code, § 11364.1, subd. (a)). The complaint also alleged the enhancement allegation that appellant had a prior auto theft conviction (Pen. Code, § 666.5, subd. (a); Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)). In…