People v. Hawkins

Opinion

TURNER, P. J.—

I. Introduction

Defendant James Hawkins II appeals his conviction of voluntary manslaughter after he shot a member of the Bounty Hunter gang on September 11,1983. Defendant received a 28-year sentence and raises numerous contentions. In the published portion of the opinion, we will discuss why the enhancement for a serious prior felony conviction pursuant to Penal Code section 667, subdivision (a) 1 by reason of defendant’s previous conviction for a violation of 18 United States Code, section 2114 was properly imposed. Because no error occurred the judgment is affirmed.

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