People v. Myles

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

In a jury trial appellant was convicted of receiving stolen property belonging to Marilyn Miranda (Pen. Code, § 496), and of burglary of the residence of Tony Merriweather (Pen. Code, § 459). He appeals from the judgment sentencing him to imprisonment in the state prison.

Facts

Count II (Miranda)

On August 17, 1973, Marilyn Miranda’s apartment at 965 So. Magnolia was burglarized sometime after 1 p.m. Two television sets and stereo equipment were taken. At approximately 4 p.m. that date Officer William Barker of the Los Angeles police observed appellant and another man named…