Hemet felon shot during confrontation with lawmen admits carjacking
BANNING (CNS) - A carjacker who was shot during a confrontation with
Riverside County sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement officers after a
chase in Hemet pleaded guilty today to carjacking and another offense and was
immediately sentenced to 13 years in state prison.Edgar Alejandro Solis, 36, of Hemet admitted the felony count and a
sentence-enhancing allegation of using a firearm in the commission of a felony
under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. In
exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped seven related felony and
misdemeanor charges.Superior Court Judge Mark Singerton certified the terms of the plea
deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.According to sheriff's Sgt. Edward Soto, on