P. v. Scates
On May 16, 2008, the Kern County District Attorney filed a consolidated information in superior court charging appellant James Hershell Scates in count 1 with receiving stolen property (Pen. Code, 496, subd. (a)); in counts 2 and 4 with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Health & Saf. Code, 11377, subd. (a)); in count 3 with transportation of methamphetamine (Health & Saf. Code, 11379, subd. (a)); and in count 5 with unlawful possession of ammunition by an ex-felon (Pen. Code, 12316, subd. (b)(1)). Each count alleged appellant committed the offense while on release from custody (Pen. Code, 12022.1) and further alleged three prior prison terms (Pen. Code, 667.5, subd. (b)).
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