People v. Terry

Opinion

PETERSON, P. J.

In this case we will hold that the crime of petty theft with a prior (Pen. Code, 1 §§ 484, 486, 666) can constitute a felony offense within the meaning of the three strikes sentencing law.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant in this action, Roosevelt Jeffery Terry, was convicted of stealing a purse at a service station. The victim momentarily left her car to pay for her gas. While she was gone, appellant reached inside the car and stole her purse. When the woman realized what had happened, she called the police. Appellant was apprehended shortly thereafter. He…