P. v. Demello
A jury found defendant Michael Dean Demello guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Defendant admitted two prior strike enhancements. The trial court sentenced him to four years for the assault conviction and an additional two years for the strike enhancements for a total of six years in prison. On appeal, defendant contends the trial court erred in refusing to instruct on his theory of self-defense. Defendant also contends the trial court violated his federal constitutional rights to a jury trial and due process by failing to advise him of his rights prior to admission of his prior convictions. In addition, defendant contends the trial court erred in failing to advise him of the penal consequences of admitting the two prior convictions. Court disagree with defendant and affirm the judgment.
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