People v. Mungia

Opinion

TIMLIN, Acting P. J.—

Introduction

Edward Mungia (defendant) was charged in count 1 with robbery, a felony (Pen. Code, § 211) and in count 2 with unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle and syringe, a misdemeanor (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4149). It was also alleged that he had suffered two prior serious felony convictions within the meaning of Penal Code section 667, and one prior felony conviction with service of a prison term within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b).

Defendant entered pleas of not guilty and denied the prior conviction allegations. On the day jury…