People v. Gordon

Opinion

McINTYRE, J.

Mark Gordon was convicted of burglary of a vehicle and possession of burglar’s tools. Gordon appeals, contending (1) his conviction for possession of burglar’s tools must be reversed because ceramic pieces of a spark plug are not burglar’s tools within the meaning of Penal Code section 466 (all statutory references are to the Penal Code); (2) his conviction for possession of burglar’s tools must be reversed because the jury was misinstructed on the requisite intent; (3) his convictions for both offenses must be reversed because the jury was instructed with CALJIC No.…