P. v. Ricalls CA2/3
Defendant James Leonard Ricalls was sentenced to a prison term of 85 years to life following his conviction for kidnapping, domestic partner abuse, false imprisonment by violence, and criminal threats. Defendant refused to appear in the courtroom during the trial. He now contends, however, that he is entitled to a new trial because the trial court failed to obtain a written waiver of presence from him under Penal Code section 977. Defendant also argues the court abused its discretion by failing to strike one or more of his prior felony convictions for purposes of sentencing under the Three Strikes Law. Finding no error, we affirm.
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