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BACKGROUND

An amended information charged Beckwith with one count of first degree residential burglary in violation of Penal Code section 4591 (count 1), and one count of petty theft with three priors in violation of section 666, subdivision (a) (count 2). The information also alleged that Beckwith had suffered two prior strike convictions as to both counts within the meaning of sections 1170.12, subdivisions (a) through (d), section 667, subdivisions (b) through (i), and section 667, subdivision (a)(1), and further alleged that Beckwith had served eight prior prison terms within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b). Beckwith pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. A jury found Beckwith guilty as charged on both counts. In a bifurcated proceeding, Beckwith waived jury trial, and the court found the prior conviction allegations to be true, except for one of the eight prior prison term allegations. The trial court also denied Beckwith‟s motion to dismiss his prior “strike” convictions pursuant to People v. Superior Court (Romero) (1996) 13 Cal.4th 497 (Romero). The court sentenced Beckwith to a total of 37 years to life, detailed as follows: On count 1,…