P. v. Sterling
Appellant Alton Lionell Sterling and a codefendant, Randell Nashan Yoakum, committed a series of armed robberies at small, family-operated stores. At that time, appellant was 19 years old, and Yoakum was 14 years old. During one of the robberies, they both shot at Jose Chitay, who died from a bullet fired by Sterling. They both confessed to a police detective following their arrests. They were tried jointly in the criminal court. Appellant was tried by a jury; Yoakum elected a court trial. They were convicted of most of the charges against them. Court recently affirmed Yoakums conviction, in a nonpublished opinion, People v. Yoakum (July 31, 2007, B190194). Respondent concedes the first issue. Court reject the second issue, based on People v. Black (2007) 41 Cal.4th 799 (Black II). Court order a modification in the abstract of judgment, and otherwise affirm.
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