P. v. Washington
Antwain Washington was convicted by a jury of selling cocaine (Health and Saf. Code, 11352, subd. (a)) and possessing cocaine base for sale (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5). In a separate court trial it was found that he had sustained one prior conviction within the meaning of Penal Code sections 1170.12, subdivisions (a) through (d) and 667, subdivisions (b) through (i), that he had served a prior prison term within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b), and that he had sustained two prior convictions within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 11370.2, subdivision (a). He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He appeals, contending that he did not receive effective assistance of counsel because his attorney did not make a Pitchess motion, he was wrongfully denied a continuance of his sentencing hearing, and the finding with respect to one of his prior convictions is not supported by constitutionally sufficient evidence. Court find his contentions to be without merit and affirm the judgment.
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