People v. Romanoski

Opinion

FLAHERTY, J. *

Alex Romanoski appeals from a judgment of conviction on two counts of burglary. (Pen. Code, § 459.)

Both the hearing on the motion to suppress evidence and subsequent trial were based on the preliminary hearing transcript. After the preliminary hearing but before trial, appellant agreed to waive his right to a jury trial in exchange for the guarantee that he would be convicted of at most two counts of no more than second degree burglary and sentenced to a maximum three years in prison. Pursuant to this agreement, the remaining three counts were dismissed. 1

On appeal,…