What is the difference between a prior conviction for assault and a subsequent criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Redmond, B226809 (Cal. App. 2011):
The failure to mention the service of a prison term for the prior conviction distinguishes this case from People v. Franco (1970) 4 Cal.App.3d 535, upon which the
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