P. v. Becker CA3
Defendant Joseph Paul Becker exercised his constitutional right to represent himself at trial and during sentencing. He was convicted by a jury on one count of issuing a criminal threat. (Pen. Code, § 422.) The jury also found true allegations defendant had previously served 6 prior prison terms (§ 667.5) and had previously been convicted of 26 serious felonies (§§ 667, subds. (b)(i), 1170.12, subd. (a)). The trial court sentenced defendant to serve 25 years to life plus 7 years in prison.
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