People v. DeGuzman

Opinion

STEIN, Acting P. J.

Bien DeGuzman was found guilty of the robbery and false imprisonment of Keri Witman. Appellant had entered her home, tied her up, threatened her with a knife and stole numerous items from her home, including her car and automated teller machine (ATM) bank card. In addition, he was found to have suffered three prior “three strike” convictions, three prior serious felonies and a prior prison term. He was sentenced to three consecutive life terms in prison under the three strikes law and he appeals. He argues that the prosecutor committed misconduct and raises four…