People v. Lopez

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Anthony Lopez stands convicted of petty theft with a prior, pursuant to Penal Code 1 sections 484, subdivision (a) and 666, subdivision (a). The court found true a prior strike conviction, three prior prison terms, and five felony convictions within the meaning of section 1203, subdivision (e)(4). Lopez contends his conviction must be reversed because section 459.5 precludes alternate charging. Alternatively, he contends defense counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to object to the alternate charging.

We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

On February 12,…