What are the consequences of a carjacking and recklessly evading a police officer?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Andris, C057584 (Cal. App. 10/23/2009), C057584 (Cal. App. 2009):

The jury found defendant guilty of recklessly evading a peace officer (Veh. Code, 2800.2, subd. (a)) and found he had two prior strike convictions for carjacking. Prior to sentencing, defendant asked the court to strike one of his two prior strike convictions in furtherance of justice. (Pen. Code, 1385; People v. Superior Court (Romero) (1996) 13 Cal.4th 497, 529-530 (Romero).)

The trial court received the following details of defendant's criminal history:

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