People v. Donell

Opinion

JEFFERSON, J.

In a 21-count information, defendant was jointly charged with codefendant Bittman (not appealing here) with various counts of violating sections 472, 496, 470 of the Penal Code, and section 10851 of the Vehicle Code and section 11911 of the Health and Safety Code.

Defendant’s motion pursuant to section 995 of the Penal Code was denied as to all counts, except count XV, which charged a violation of section 470 of the Penal Code (forgery). Subsequently, the court dismissed count XV. A jury found defendant guilty of count XIX (joyriding) in violation of section 10851 of the…