People v. Johnson

Defendant was charged by information with a violation of section 487, subdivision 1 of the Penal Code (grand theft). He was also charged with the following prior convictions: 1945, burglary and receiving stolen property; 1950, burglary; 1952, violation of section 503 Vehicle Code, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle; 1957, violation of section 503 Vehicle Code. He pled “not guilty” and denied the priors. When the cause was called for trial, out of the presence of the jury, defendant admitted the priors. He was found guilty as charged • a motion for new trial was denied; probation was denied.…