P v. Parraz
A jury convicted Steve Domingo Parraz and Richard Garcia (Buchanan)[1]of kidnapping for extortion (Pen. Code,[2] 209, subd. (a)), assault with a semi-automatic firearm ( 245, subd. (b)) and making a criminal threat ( 422); with respect to each defendant, the jury found these crimes were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang ( 186.22, subd. (b)(1)). The jury also found in the commission of the kidnapping Buchanan personally used a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivision (b), and Parraz personally used a firearm within the meaning of sections 12022.53, subdivision (b), and 12022.5, subdivision (a). The jury also convicted Buchanan of possession of a firearm by a felon ( 12021, subd. (a)(1)), transportation of a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, 11379, subd. (a)), possession of a controlled substance for sale (Health & Saf. Code, 11378) and possession of a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, 11377, subd. (a)). Parraz and Buchanan join in each other's appellate arguments. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.200(a)(5).)
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