Does a prior conviction for a violation of section 245 of the Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a) qualify as a serious felonies under the Three Strikes law?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Spence, C074941 (Cal. App. 2016):
Not all prior convictions for a violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a) qualify as serious felonies under the Three Strikes law. (People v. Winters (2001) 93 Cal.App.4th 273, 280.) "The language of [Penal Code] section 1192.7(c)(31) is clear that
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