P. v. Sanchez
A jury found defendant Gilbert Sanchez guilty of assault with a deadly weapon by a prisoner not serving a life sentence (Pen. Code, § 4501; count one) and possession of a sharp instrument by a prisoner (Pen. Code, § 4502, subd. (a); count two). The trial court found that defendant had three prior serious or violent felony convictions. (Pen. Code, §§ 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170.12.) Defendant’s request to strike the prior convictions for purposes of sentencing was denied. (People v. Superior Court (Romero) (1996) 13 Cal.4th 497.) He was sentenced to prison on count one for 25 years to life consecutive to the term he was then serving. Sentence on count two was stayed pursuant to Penal Code section 654. Defendant was awarded no presentence credit and was ordered to pay a $200 restitution fine (Pen. Code, § 1202.4) and a $200 restitution fine suspended unless parole is revoked (Pen. Code, § 1202.45).
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