People v. Salazar

Opinion

CORNELL, Acting P. J.

A jury convicted George Manuel Salazar of carjacking. Salazar claims the trial court erred when it permitted the parties to present additional argument after the jury indicated it was having difficulty reaching a verdict. We disagree and affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

The Charges

The information charged Salazar and codefendant Pedro Vargas Marquez with (1) carjacking, in violation of Penal Code section 215, subdivision (a), 1 and (2) receiving stolen property (the vehicle), in violation of section 496d, subdivision (a). Marquez also was charged…