P. v. Martinez
Enrique Sandoval Martinez appeals from the judgment following his conviction by jury of making false financial statements (Pen. Code, § 532a, subd. (1));[1] grand theft (§ 487, subd. (a)); money laundering (§ 186.10, subd. (a)); and three counts of offering a false instrument for recording (§ 115, subd. (a)). The jury also found true allegations of aggravated white collar crime, excess taking, and excessive transaction values. (§§ 186.11, subd. (a)(3)), 12022.6, subd. (a)(2), 186.10, subd. (c)(1)(C).) The trial court sentenced appellant to 15 years in prison.[2] Appellant contends that there is not sufficient evidence to support his theft conviction and the accompanying excess taking enhancement; and the trial court erred by admitting evidence that he used different names in his two immigration applications, and by instructing the jury with a "false theory of guilt" for making false financial statements. He further contends that the court violated section 654 by failing to stay the execution of his sentences for two counts of offering false documents for recording. We affirm.
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