P. v. Adams
A jury convicted Chris Adams (defendant) of possession of cocaine base for sale (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5), and found true the allegation that he committed the offense for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further, and assist in criminal conduct by gang members (Pen. Code, 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(A)).[1] Defendant admitted that he had suffered two prior convictions for transporting, selling, or furnishing a designated controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, 11352). The trial court sentenced appellant to eight years in state prison as follows: three years (the low term) for the underlying offense, plus two years (the low term) for the gang enhancement and three years for the prior drug related offenses (Health & Saf. Code, 11370.2, subd. (a)).
On appeal, defendant contends insufficient evidence supports the jurys gang finding. court affirm.
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