Gray
People v. Gray
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Jones, J.
Gregory Lee Gray appeals his convictions for attempted carjacking (Pen. Code, §§ 215, 664) 1 and attempted kidnapping (§§ 207, subd. (a), 664). The issues on appeal include questions concerning the constitutionality of section 215, the sufficiency of the evidence supporting appellant’s conviction for attempted carjacking, the trial court’s rulings on various motions, and appellant’s sentence. We conclude that appellant’s contentions all lack merit, and therefore affirm the trial court’s judgment.
Procedural Background
On January 14, 1997, the Contra Costa County District Attorney filed an information charging appellant in count 1 with attempted carjacking and in count 2 with attempted kidnapping. The information also charged appellant with the following enhancements based on appellant’s convictions for robbery in 1993: a habitual criminal enhancement (§ 667, subd. (a)), a prior prison term enhancement (§ 667.5, subd. (b)), a three strikes enhancement (§ 1170.12, subds. (b) & (c)), and a probation ineligibility clause (§ 1203, subd. (e)(4)).
A jury trial on the two criminal counts was held on April 22-24, 1997. The jury found appellant guilty on both counts.