Llamas

People v. Llamas

Good Law
1998 Cal. App. LEXIS 841·67 Cal. App. 4th 35·78 Cal. Rptr. 2d 759·98 Daily Journal DAR 10575·98 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 7647
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaOctober 5, 1998No. D029078; No. D030807California1,928 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Benke, J.

Following his partially successful appeal, 1 second striker (Pen. Code, 2 § 667, subds. (b)-(i)) Frankie Llamas was sentenced on remand to seven years in prison: double the three-year middle term for possessing a controlled substance while armed with a firearm (Health & Saf. Code, § 11370.1, subd. (a)), one year for a prior prison term (§ 667.5, subd. (a)), and stayed sentences for being a felon in possession of a firearm (§ 12021, subd. (a)) and possessing a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, § 11377, subd. (a)). In this appeal and petition for writ of habeas corpus, Llamas contends the court erred in resentencing him without obtaining a supplemental probation report. In his petition, he also contends counsel was ineffective for failing to request such a report. We. disagree.

Background

The underlying offenses occurred in February 1995 and the trial and original sentencing took place in July and August, respectively. The probation officer prepared a report for the August sentencing. Defense counsel did not request a supplemental probation report for the May 15, 1997, resentencing, believing Llamas was entitled to nothing more than- a custody update. Attached to…

Sign in to read the full opinion

Create a free account to read the complete opinion text, citation history, and good-law status for this case.