People v. Arwood

Opinion

PANELLI, P. J.

Appellant Randel Arwood pled nolo contendere to a charge of forcible rape and admitted a prior conviction of assault with a deadly weapon involving personal use of the deadly weapon. His sentence included a five-year enhancement under Penal Code section 667 1 for a prior conviction of a serious felony. Appellant now challenges the propriety of the enhancement.

Procedural Background

Appellant was charged with one count of forcible rape and one count of forcible oral copulation. The complaint further alleged two prior felony convictions within the meaning of section 667: 2…