P. v. Gonzalez
A jury convicted Julio Angel Gonzalez of possessing marijuana for sale. (Health & Saf. Code, 11359.) In a bifurcated proceeding, Gonzalez admitted to one prior serious felony conviction or "strike" within the meaning of the Three Strikes law (Pen. Code,[1] 667, subds. (b)-(i) 1170.12) and two prison priors ( 667.5, subd. (b), & 668). The court granted Gonzalez's motion to strike his prior serious felony conviction, and sentenced Gonzalez to prison for the middle term of two years for the possession of marijuana for sale plus two one year sentence enhancements for the prison priors.
Gonzalez appeals, contending the court abused its discretion in admitting into evidence an exhibit for which the prosecution failed to establish an unbroken chain of custody, and such error prejudiced Gonzalez and requires reversal of his conviction. Court disagree and affirm the judgment.
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