People v. Etheridge

Opinion

LUI, J.

Defendant Daniel Etheridge appeals from an order denying his motion for a finding of innocence pursuant to Penal Code section 1485.55, subdivision (b). Etheridge contends the trial court erred by denying his motion. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

In 1996, Etheridge carried a packaged steak from the meat department at Lucky’s market, placed it in a Sav-on bag, and slipped the bag with the steak underneath the loading dock door at the back of the store. The security guard who saw Etheridge slip the steak outside the loading dock door next saw Etheridge near a check stand, carrying a beer in…