P. v. Russell CA5
Michael Anthony Russell was sentenced to a prison term of four years pursuant to a plea agreement. Appellate counsel was unable to identify any arguable issues, but Russell contends defense counsel was ineffective. We disagree and affirm the judgment.
The complaint charged Russell with six felonies and two misdemeanors: two counts of unlawfully taking a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), two counts of unlawfully taking a vehicle in violation of Vehicle Code section 10851 and having previously been convicted of violating the same statute (Pen. Code, § 666.5, subd. (a)) , two counts of knowingly purchasing a stolen vehicle (§ 496d, subd. (a)), and two misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property (§ 496, subd. (a)). The felony counts also alleged as enhancements that Russell had suffered a prior conviction which constituted a strike within the meaning of section 667, subdivisions (b)-(i), and had served three prior prison terms within the meaning of section 667.5, subdiv
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