People v. Ross

Opinion

NARES, J.

A jury convicted Charles Earl Ross (Ross) of voluntary manslaughter in violation of Penal Code section 192, subdivision (a), 1 and also found it true that Ross personally used a firearm in the commission of the offense within the meaning of section 12022.5, subdivision (a). 2 Ross was sentenced to the lower term of three years for the voluntary manslaughter conviction.

The court then fixed the term on the section 12022.5, subdivision (a) firearm use enhancement at the lower term of three years, but stayed the imposition of the sentence on the enhancement pursuant to section…