P. v. Collins
A jury found defendant Jamar Collins guilty of multiple counts of robbery, charges arising from his possession of a handgun, and receiving stolen property. The jury also found firearm enhancements in connection with the robbery counts to be true. Defendant admitted a prior strike offense and the court sentenced him to a total of 31 years in prison.
On appeal, defendant contends his conviction for possession of a handgun by a felon must be reversed because it was not supported by substantial evidence. He also contends his conviction for receiving stolen property must be reversed because it is based on some of the same property as the robbery convictions.
We agree with the People there was sufficient evidence to support defendant’s conviction for possession of a handgun by a felon. We find merit in the second contention, however, and conclude defendant cannot be convicted of receiving the same property he was also convicted of stealing. Accordingly, we will reverse his conviction for receiving stolen property (on which his sentence was stayed pursuant to Penal Code section 654) and will otherwise affirm the judgment.
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