People v. Jones

Opinion by

Judge ROTHENBERG.

Defendant, Khalid Naeem Jones, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of first degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, vehicular eluding, and three habitual criminal counts. We reverse the habitual criminal adjudication, affirm the judgment of conviction in all other respects, and remand for resentencing.

The evidence at trial established that defendant stole an unattended car and was seen driving it by the owner. The next day, police officers spotted the vehicle and gave chase. Defendant crashed the car, fled on foot, and was…