P. v. Williams
A jury found defendant guilty of arson of an inhabited structure. In a bifurcated proceeding, the jury then found true allegations that Williams had suffered two prior Massachusetts convictions for serious or violent felonies. Williams moved for a new trial on the prior conviction allegations, contending, inter alia, that the court committed instructional and evidentiary errors. The trial court concluded it had erred, and granted Williamss new trial motion. Plaintiff and appellant the People of the State of California appeal the new trial order, contending that any error was harmless. Court agree with the People, and accordingly order the new trial order reversed.
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