People v. Stinson

Opinion

TAMURA, J.

Following jury trial, defendant was found guilty of possession of a sawed-off rifle in violation of section 12020 of the Penal Code. He admitted two charged prior felony convictions. Probation was denied and defendant was sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law with reservation of jurisdiction pursuant to section 1168 of the Penal Code. Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction.

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