P. v.Santacruz
On May 6, 2005, defendants led sheriffs deputies and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers on a high speed chase in two stolen vehicles, a Chevy Avalanche and a Dodge pickup truck. The chase spanned four Southern California counties from the Palmdale area to Fallbrook. Defendant Jesus Ruiz Santacruz was the driver of both vehicles; defendant Ignacio Erudiel Nieblas was the only passenger.
Santacruz was sentenced to 17 years 4 months in prison. Nieblas admitted a prison prior, and received a sentence of 18 years 8 months. Defendants appeal, and Nieblas joins Santacruzs contentions. We consider each defendants contentions to the extent they may benefit the other defendant. Court remand the matter for resentencing in light of Cunningham v. California (2007) 549 U.S.[127 S.Ct. 856, 166 L.Ed.2d 856] (Cunningham). In all other respects, Court affirm the judgments.
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