P. v. Hanks
A jury found defendant Jonathan Marzette Hanks guilty of bringing a controlled substance into a prison. (Pen. Code, 4573.)[1] In a bifurcated trial, the jury sustained a prior prison term enhancement. ( 667.5, subd. (b).) Defendant appeals, contending that the trial court erred by not instructing the jury on all the elements of this enhancement. The People concede the error, but maintain it was harmless. Court agree with the People and find the trial court committed harmless error and affirm.
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