P. v. Lopez CA4/1
In case number SCD258148, defendant John Anthony Lopez pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378). In connection with the plea, defendant admitted the allegations that he was armed with a firearm in committing the crime, that he had a prior drug conviction, and that he had a prior conviction that qualified as a strike. While defendant was awaiting trial, he was arrested in case No. SCD261503. In this case, defendant also pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine for sale and possession of a firearm by a felon, and admitted the strike allegations. On appeal, defendant argues the court abused its discretion in denying his motion to withdraw his guilty pleas because he alleges his pleas were not knowing and voluntary.
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