People v. Mendoza

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

Appellant, Angel M. Mendoza, appeals from a judgment of conviction for making a terrorist threat (Pen. Code, § 422)1 and for dissuading a witness by force, or express or implied threat of force or violence (§ 136.1, subd. (c)(1)). He contends the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions. Alternatively, he argues in the event this court finds the convictions are supported by substantial evidence, then the concurrent sentence imposed for the second offense must be stayed under section 654.

We conclude substantial evidence supports the convictions. However, we agree…