People v. Poslof

Opinion

GAUT, J.

1. Introduction

Defendant Lonnie Lee Poslof appeals his jury conviction for failing to register as a sex offender in Twentynine Palms, in violation of Penal Code section 290, subdivision (g)(2). In a bifurcated trial, the jury also found true allegations that defendant had two prior convictions for lewd and lascivious acts upon a child, 2 which qualified as serious or violent felonies, 3 and had served two prior prison terms and failed to remain free of prison custody for five years. 4 The trial court sentenced defendant to a total term of 27 years to life in state prison.

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