P. v. Loera
Appellant Joe Loera was convicted, following a jury trial, of one count of second degree murder in violation of Penal Code[1]section 187, subdivision (a). The jury found true the allegation that he personally used a knife in the commission of the murder within the meaning of section 12022, subdivision (b)(1). The trial court found true the allegations that appellant had suffered one prior serious felony conviction within the meaning of section 667, subdivision (2), two prior convictions within the meaning of sections 667, subdivisions (b) through (i) and 1170.12 (the "Three Strikes" law) and served a prior prison term within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (b). The court sentenced appellant to a term of 15 years to life in state prison, doubled to 30 years to life pursuant to the Three Strikes law, plus a five-year enhancement term pursuant to section 667, subdivision (a) and a one year term pursuant to section 667.5. Appellant appeals from the judgment of conviction, contending that there is insufficient evidence to support the finding that he was competent to stand trial. Court affirm the judgment of conviction.
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