P. v. Sigman
Defendant Jerry Dale Sigman appeals his convictions for robbery (Pen. Code, § 211), escape from custody (Pen. Code, § 4530, subd. (b)), unlawful taking of a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851),[1] evading a police officer (§ 2800.1), possession of a firearm by a felon, (Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)(1)), possession of ammunition by a felon (Pen. Code, § 12316, subd. (b)(1)), and misdemeanor hit and run (§ 20002, subd. (a)). Defendant contends (1) the trial court abused its discretion in ordering him shackled during trial, and (2) there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction for evading a police officer. Based on defendant's escape attempts and rule violations, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in ordering an ankle shackle attached to the floor during trial. The shackle was unobtrusive and the jury could not see the ankle shackle. With respect to the conviction for evading a police officer, there is uncontradicted and credible evidence that the marked vehicle chasing defendant had its forward facing red and blue flashing overhead lights activated. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment.
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