P. v. Washington
A jury convicted appellant Jamien Washington of forcible rape in violation of Penal Code section 261, subdivision (a)(2)[1]. The trial court found true the allegation that appellant had suffered two prior convictions of serious or violent felonies within the meaning of sections 667, subdivisions (e) through (i), 1170.12, subdivisions (a) through (d), and 667, subdivision (a)(1). The trial court found appellant had suffered three prior prison terms within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (b).
After denying appellant’s Romero motion[2], the trial court sentenced appellant to a total term of 35 years to life. The sentence consisted of 25 years to life for the rape conviction under the Three Strikes Law and five years each for the two prior serious felony convictions.
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