P. v. Steele
Appellant Terrance Steele was found guilty by a jury of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder. The jury also found that the crimes were committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a criminal street gang; and that a principal discharged and used a firearm. The jury found not true that appellant personally discharged a firearm.
Appellant was sentenced to 25 years to life for the first degree murder; this sentence was enhanced by 20 years under Penal Code section 12022.53, subdivision (c) (discharge of firearm by a principal). Appellant received a concurrent sentence of the high term of nine years for attempted murder and this term was also enhanced by 20 years under Penal Code section 12022.53, subdivision (c). The conviction for conspiracy was stayed pursuant to Penal Code section 654. Thus, appellants sentence is 45 years to life. Various fines and assessments were imposed and appellant received 798 days of presentence custody credit. He appeals from the judgment, which Court affirm.
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