P. v. Turzai
A jury found appellant, Jason Rodney Turzai, guilty of petty theft with prior convictions for theft-related offenses (Pen. Code,[1] §§ 484/666; count I), transportation of methamphetamine (Health & Saf. Code, § 11379, subd., (a); count II), and misdemeanor battery (§ 242; count III.) Appellant admitted he served four prior prison terms (667.5, subd. (b)). The trial court sentenced appellant to prison for a total term of 10 years. On appeal, appellant contends: (1) the trial court erred when it failed to instruct the jury sua sponte on self-defense with respect to the battery count; and (2) he received ineffective assistance of counsel. We conclude no prejudicial error occurred and affirm the judgment.
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