P. v. Villareal CA6
Defendants Jose Villareal and Carlos Fletes were each convicted by jury trial of possession of a firearm by a felon (former Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)(1)) and active participation in a criminal street gang (§ 186.22, subd. (a)). Fletes was also convicted of possession of ammunition by a felon (§ 12316, subd. (b)(1)). The jury found true gang enhancement allegations (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(A)) as to the possession offenses, and Fletes admitted prior serious felony and strike allegations (§§ 667, subd. (a), 1170.12). The jury acquitted defendants of assault with a firearm on a peace officer (§ 245, subd. (d)(1)). Both defendants were committed to state prison.
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