People v. Cruz

ANDERSON, J.*

I respectfully dissent. The majority concludes that it has “not added words to [Penal Code] section 1192.7[, subdivision] (c)(18), nor . . . rewritten that provision.” (Maj. opn., ante, this page.) Such bold disclaimer notwithstanding, that is precisely what the majority has done. In adding language to Penal Code1 section 1192.7, subdivision (c)(18) (section 1192.7(c)(18)) under the guise of effecting legislative intent, the majority ignores a specific legislative directive prohibiting such reconfiguration and violates several relevant principles of statutory interpretation.

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