P. v. Samuels
A jury convicted defendant of escaping while felony charges were pending. (Pen. Code, 4532, subd. (b)(1).)[1] In bifurcated proceedings, the trial court found true allegations that defendant had suffered five strike convictions ( 667, subds. (b)-(i)) and a prison prior. ( 667.5, subd. (b).) He was sentenced to prison for 26 years to life and appeals, claiming his trial attorney was incompetent for failing to bring a Romero[2]motion and this court should examine materials determined by the trial court to not be discoverable by either party. Court reject his contentions and affirm the judgment.
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