People v. Sipe

Opinion

MORRISON, J.

This case arises under the so-called “three strikes” legislation (Pen. Code, § 667, subds. (b)-(i); Stats. 1994, ch. 12, §§1-2). In late 1993 defendant entered a plea of guilty to one count of residential burglary (Pen. Code, § 459; all further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified), a serious felony under section 1192.7, subdivision (c)(18). He was granted probation, with time in jail. Less than one month after the Legislature enacted the “three strikes” law, defendant walked away from an honor farm where he was serving his time. He was…