People v. Savedra

Opinion

WOODS (Fred) J.

A jury convicted appellant of possessing a deadly weapon while lawfully confined in a jail. (Pen. Code, 1 § 4574, subd. (a).) 2 Appellant admitted three state prison prior felony convictions (§ 667.5, subd. (b)).

Appellant contends three errors require reversal: instructional error, admitting a People’s exhibit, and ineffective assistance of counsel. We find no prejudicial error and affirm the conviction but remand the matter for resentencing.

Factual Background

There being no insufficiency of evidence claim, the facts may be stated simply. Our perspective favors the…