Beman

*803 *444 Defendant pleaded no contest to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking based on allegations that for more than seven years, he and his coconspirators used threats, force, and violence in pimping at least three victims. Defendant also pleaded no contest to two counts of human trafficking for his conduct against one of the victims in 2011. For all three counts, the trial court sentenced defendant to 16 years, eight months in prison.

Defendant's sole claim on appeal is that the two consecutive terms imposed for the two substantive human trafficking counts must be stayed under Penal Code 1 section 654. We reject the claim because defendant's conspiracy to commit human trafficking had broader objectives and involved more victims than the two substantive offenses. Accordingly, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Facts

Defendant Eric Rodney Beman and codefendant Roy Gordon worked together as pimps, and they referred to themselves as "brothers." Codefendant Derrick Harper was also a pimp and would kidnap women and then draw up "contracts" requiring they act as prostitutes to pay money he claimed they owed him. Defendant, Gordon, and Harper all used…