People v. Jacinto CA5
Opinion
Opinion
INTRODUCTION
Appellant Juan Chavez Jacinto was convicted by jury of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378) and providing a false identity to a police officer (Pen. Code, § 148.9, subd. (a)). On appeal, he contends the trial court erred by failing to suppress statements he made to police in violation of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436. We affirm.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On July 7, 2017, the Madera County District Attorney’s Office filed an information charging Jacinto with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378) and providing a false identity to a police officer (Pen. Code, § 148.9, subd. (a)). The information further alleged Jacinto had suffered three prior felony convictions within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 11370.2, subdivision (c). On March 26, 2019, following a motion by the prosecutor, the trial court dismissed the Health and Safety Code section 11370.2, subdivision (c) special allegation. On April 4, 2019, Jacinto was convicted by jury of both counts. On May 1, 2019, the trial court sentenced Jacinto to a term of three years in state prison. On May 20, 2019,…