People v. Seals

SORTINO, J.*

*1213In 2014, Troy Seals stole a cellphone from a store. A confrontation with the storeowner ensued, during which Seals pulled out a knife as he attempted to flee. The People charged Seals with second degree robbery ( Pen. Code, § 211 ) and second degree commercial burglary ( Pen. Code, § 459 ).1 At trial, the evidence established the storeowner typically sold the phone Seals stole for $899, plus sales tax, which increased the price to almost $1,000. The jury found Seals guilty on both counts. The trial court found true several prior conviction allegations.

On appeal, Seals contends…