People v. Davis

Opinion

VARTABEDIAN, J.

We are called upon to interpret Penal Code section 667, the “three strikes” legislation, and determine if the trial court properly imposed a consecutive sentence under Penal Code section 667, subdivision (c)(8).

Procedural History

This case presents a legal issue which must be determined based only on the procedural circumstances involved; the facts underlying the convictions are not in issue and will not be discussed.

In April of 1993 defendant Shawntay Davis entered a nolo contendere plea to one count of auto theft in superior court case No. 17660A (hereafter the CRC…