P. v. Burden
James Louis Burden was convicted after a jury trial of petty theft with priors (Pen. Code, 484, subd. (a), 666)[1]and second degree burglary ( 459). The jury also found he suffered three prior serious or violent felony convictions within the meaning of the three strikes law ( 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170.12, subds. (a)-(d)). Burden represented himself at trial. The trial court denied his motion to strike his prior convictions, and sentenced him to 26 years to life. Court affirm.
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