People v. Laughlin

Opinion

VARTABEDIAN, Acting P. J.

Defendant Johnny Howard Laughlin was convicted by jury of driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property while fleeing from pursuing peace officers in violation of Vehicle Code section 2800.2. In addition, the trial court found that defendant had suffered three prior prison terms. He appeals, claiming the Legislature’s addition of subdivision (b) to section 2800.2 created an unconstitutional mandatory presumption by allowing a finding of willful or wanton disregard based solely on a finding the defendant committed three traffic…