P. v. Carter
Douglas Beach Carter was convicted of arson within the meaning of Penal Code[1]section 451, subdivision (c), and admitted three "strike priors" within the meaning of section 667, subdivisions (b) through (i), and one prior within the meaning of section 667, subdivision (a)(1). Carter was sentenced to a prison term of 30 years to life. He appeals, arguing the trial court erred in denying his motion to exclude evidence based on a claimed unlawful detention and arrest, the evidence of arson was insufficient, the prosecutor engaged in misconduct, the court erred in admitting evidence concerning a prior offense and the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to strike any of his strike priors.
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