People v. Gordon

Opinion

EPSTEIN, P. J.

Arlester Carlyle Gordon II appeals his conviction of one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Penal Code section 12021, subdivision (a)(1).1 He claims he was not properly advised of the rights he was waiving by agreeing to a court trial on that charge. We conclude he knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to jury trial on the gun possession charge. Appellant also claims that under principles of collateral estoppel, he could not be prosecuted for possession of a firearm after the jury acquitted him of all charges related to the incident…