P. v. Pulido CA2/6
Jacob John Pulido appeals judgment after conviction for participating in a criminal street gang (Pen. Code, § 186.22, subd. (a)) and assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (§ 245, subd. (a)(4)). The jury found true an allegation that he committed the assault for the benefit of a street gang, within the meaning of section 186.22, subdivision (b). It also found true prior strike, serious felony, and prior prison term allegations. It acquitted Pulido of robbery (§ 211).
We conclude sufficient evidence supports the jury’s finding that Pulido committed the assault for the benefit of a street gang, and the jury instructions on motive did not unconstitutionally reduce the People’s burden of proof on that allegation. We correct the sentence and otherwise affirm.
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