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August 13, 2026
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Facts: In this Contra Costa County case, officers attempted a traffic stop, however the defendant began a high-speed pursuit and then fled the vehicle. Officers found an assault weapon and a large-capacity magazine on the front seat of the abandoned vehicle. At trial, the defendant was convicted of felony (wobbler) receiving a large capacity magazine, among other offenses. There was no evidence presented at trial on how or when the defendant acquired the magazine.
Facts: In this Contra Costa County case, officers attempted a traffic stop, however the defendant began a high-speed pursuit and then fled the vehicle. Officers found an assault weapon and a large-capacity magazine on the front seat of the abandoned vehicle. At trial, the defendant was convicted of felony (wobbler) receiving a large capacity magazine, among other offenses. There was no evidence presented at trial on how or when the defendant acquired the magazine.
Facts: In this Contra Costa County case, officers attempted a traffic stop, however the defendant began a high-speed pursuit and then fled the vehicle. Officers found an assault weapon and a large-capacity magazine on the front seat of the abandoned vehicle. At trial, the defendant was convicted of felony (wobbler) receiving a large capacity magazine, among other offenses. There was no evidence presented at trial on how or when the defendant acquired the magazine.