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People v. Contreras, S058019

Defendant's conviction for first degree felony murder and death sentence are affirmed, where: 1) no error occurred in jury selection; 2) a murder charge under Penal Code section 187 places the defense on notice of, and allows trial and conviction on, all degrees and theories of murder, including first degree felony murder under section 189; and 3) defendant's remaining claims fail.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 12/12/2013
  • Published 12/12/2013

Judges

  • BAXTER

Court

  • Supreme Court of California

Counsel

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