P. v. Betterson
Defendant, Dayvon Tomore Betterson, appeals after he was convicted of first degree murder count (Pen. Code, 187, subd. (a)) and three counts of willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder. (Pen. Code, 187, subd. (a), 664, subd. (a).). The jury also found: defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing death in the commission of the first degree murder; defendant inflicted great bodily injury in the commission of one of the attempted murders; and all of the offenses were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang. (Pen. Code, 186.22, subd. (b)(1), 12022.53, subd. (c), (d).) Defendant argues the eyewitness statements should have been excluded because they were unreliable and coerced and the photographic lineup was impermissibly suggestive. The Attorney General argues the trial court should have imposed additional court security fees. Court affirm with modifications.
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