What is the result of a jury trial for possession of a controlled substance with a firearm?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Shelby, B289313 (Cal. App. 2019):
The jury found defendant guilty on count 2 (possession of a controlled substance with a firearm), and on count 4 (possession of a firearm by a felon). The jury was unable to reach a verdict as to counts 1 and 3, and the court declared a mistrial. Counts 1 and 3 were subsequently dismissed. Defendant's postverdict request to proceed in propria persona pursuant to Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806 was granted.
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