People v. Mejia

Opinion

RYLAARSDAM, J.

Rene Mejia appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm within a school zone. (Pen. Code, § 626.9; all further statutory references are to the Penal Code.) He claims the trial court misinstructed the jury on what constitutes possession within a school zone. (§ 626.9, subd. (e)(1).) We conclude the court’s instructions were correct and affirm the judgment of conviction.

Facts

Police officers observed defendant’s stopped vehicle facing the wrong direction on Western between Wisteria and Highland. The center of Western demarcates a 1,000-foot perimeter surrounding the…