People v. Tigner

Opinion

MARTIN, J. *

Appellant appeals his conviction of five counts of grand theft (Pen. Code, § 487, subd. 1). His principal contention is that the trial court failed to ascertain of appellant whether a factual basis existed for the pleas (Pen. Code, § 1192.5).

The facts are these:

Appellant was charged with 23 felony counts ranging from grand theft and conspiracy to forgery. Appellant entered a not guilty plea to each count and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The case was set for arraignment in the superior court.

Pursuant to a plea bargain in the lower court, appellant entered a…