P. v. Havens
Appellant, Tony Huy Havens, pled no contest to three counts each of grand theft (counts 1, 5, & 11/Pen. Code, 487, subd. (a)),[1]obtaining property by false pretenses (counts 2, 6, & 12/ 532, subd. (a)), and eight counts of forgery (3-4, 7-10, & 13-14 470, subd. (d).) Havens also admitted allegations that his fraudulent conduct resulted in the taking of more than $100,000 ( 186.11, subd. (a)(1)).
On February 2, 2009, the trial court sentenced Havens to an aggregate term of five years four months. On appeal, Havens contends: 1) his sentence violates section 654s prohibition against multiple punishment; and 2) he was denied the effective assistance of counsel. We will find merit to Havenss first contention. In all other respects, Court affirm.
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