People v. Jones

WERDEGAR, J., Concurring.

Although I agree with the majority’s result, I write separately to explain my view of the correct approach to applying Penal Code section 654 in this case and cases generally.1

The majority concludes that pursuant to section 654, defendant, a felon found with a loaded pistol in his car, can be punished only once notwithstanding his behavior violated three different criminal statutes. Although I agree with this result, I join Justice Liu’s separate opinion because the majority does not persuasively explain how it has determined defendant *361committed only one punishable…