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P. v. Thomas CA5
In March 2016, a jury convicted defendant of attempted murder (§§ 187, 664; count 1), assault with a semiautomatic firearm (§ 245, subd. (b); count 2), and attempted robbery (§§ 211, 664; count 3). Firearm enhancement allegations under section 12022.53, subdivision (d) were found true in relation to counts 1 and 3. A firearm enhancement allegation under section 12022.5, subdivision (a) was found true in relation to count 2. No additional enhancements were alleged.
In April 2016, defendant was sentenced to an aggregate prison term of 30 years to life based on the lower term of five years for count 1 plus the enhancement under section 12022.53, subdivision (d). Punishment for count 2 was stayed (§ 654) and a concurrent prison term was imposed for count 3. The trial court emphasized it had no discretion regarding the imposition of a life term under California’s “Use a gun and you’re done” law, i.e., section 12022.53.

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