People v. Church

Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

Grant Donald Church was convicted by jury of four counts of burglary (Pen. Code, 2 § 459), one count of grand theft (§ 487, subd. 1) and three counts of petty theft (§ 484). As to each count of petty theft, the jury found true allegations that Church had been previously convicted of and imprisoned for burglary (§ 666). 3

Church was sentenced to a total term of three years in prison, with a restitution fine of $500 imposed but stayed by the court. He timely appealed.

Factual Background

As of June 19, 1987, Church had been visiting Traci Savage (Traci) for several days at her…