People v. Beman

*803*444Defendant pleaded no contest to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking based on allegations that for more than seven years, he and his coconspirators used threats, force, and violence in pimping at least three victims. Defendant also pleaded no contest to two counts of human trafficking for his conduct against one of the victims in 2011. For all three counts, the trial court sentenced defendant to 16 years, eight months in prison.

Defendant's sole claim on appeal is that the two consecutive terms imposed for the two substantive human trafficking counts must be stayed under…