Supreme Court of California

Reversed as to attempted murder conviction. Defendant was tried and convicted of first degree murder and two attempted murders. The trial court instructed the jury on the attempted murder using the kill zone theory, which allows for the conviction of attempted murder of an individual who was not the primary target. California Supreme Court held that the jury was not properly instructed and reversed the attempted murder conviction.

Appellate Information

• Published 2019/06/24

Judges

• Cantil-Sakauye

Court

• Supreme Court of California

Counsel