Does section 954 of the California Criminal Code permit multiple convictions for the same act or omission?

Section 954 generally permits multiple convictions, although section 654 prohibits multiple punishments for the same act or omission. In People v. Sloan (2007) 42 Cal.4th 110, the court explained the distinction between multiple convictions arising out of the same act (which are permissible) and multiple punishments for the same act (which are prohibited). (Id. at p. 116.) "'When section 954 permits multiple convictions, but section 654 prohibits multiple punishment, the trial court must stay execution of sentence on the convictions for which multiple punishment is prohibited. [Citations.]'" (Ibid.)