People v. Jones

JEFFERSON, J.—

In an information filed by the district attorney of Los Angeles County, defendant was charged with violation of section 470 of the Penal Code, forgery. An amendment to the information was filed charging three prior felony convictions. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the offense charged and denied the prior convictions. Trial was by the court, trial by jury having been duly waived by defendant and all counsel on the offense charged and on the prior convictions. Pursuant to stipulation of defendant and counsel, the cause was submitted to the court on the evidence adduced…