P. v. Lingefelt
A jury convicted defendant Jodi Lingefelt of one count of possession of methamphetamine (Health & Saf. Code, 11377, subd. (a)), two felony counts of transportation of methamphetamine ( 11379, subd. (a)), one count of being under the influence of methamphetamine ( 11550, subd. (a)), one count of possession of drug paraphernalia ( 11364), one count of misdemeanor child endangerment[2] (Pen. Code, 273a, subd. (b)), and one count of driving with a suspended license (Veh. Code, 14601.1, subd. (a)). In a bifurcated proceeding, the court found true enhancement allegations that defendant had suffered two prior convictions for possession of a controlled substance for sale ( 11378), one prior conviction for attempted possession of stolen property (Pen. Code, 664, 496), and two prior prison terms (Pen Code, 667.5, subd. (b)). The court sentenced defendant to the lower term of two years in prison on one of the transportation counts, plus one year each for the two prior prison terms, for a total term of four years. The court sentenced defendant to concurrent 90-day jail terms on each of the misdemeanor counts for child endangerment, driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being under the influence of methamphetamine. It dismissed the second transportation count and stayed the sentence on the conviction for simple possession under Penal Code section 654. On appeal, defendant challenges her misdemeanor conviction for child endangerment on the ground that it is not supported by substantial evidence. Court conclude the jurys verdict was supported by substantial evidence and affirm the judgment.
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