People V.Swanson-Birabent

The underlying facts are not important to the issue in this case. Suffice it to say that beginning in October 1999 with the burglary of his parents home, defendant David James Casper embarked on a month-long crime spree. He was ultimately apprehended and charged with 35 felony counts, including carjacking, residential burglary, 25 robbery counts, four attempted robbery counts, numerous personal use of a firearm enhancements, two prior prison term allegations, and one prior serious or violent felony strike allegation.