People v. Brandon
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
HUFFMAN, Acting P. J.
Michael Dewane Brandon was convicted by a jury of kidnapping for robbery (Pen. Code, 1 § 209, subd. (b)) and robbery (§211). In connection with each offense, the jury also found true the allegation Brandon had personally used a knife. (§ 12022, subd. (b).) In separate proceedings, the court found true allegations Brandon had suffered a prior prison term 2 and a prior serious felony conviction. After denying his motion for a new trial, the court sentenced Brandon to prison for “the indeterminate term of life, plus nine years for the enhancements.”
Brandon appeals,…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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