P. v. Chagolla
Defendant Johnnie Krazie Chagolla and Daniel Danny Boy Martinez both members of the West Side Verdugo gang held up a drug dealer. Even though the drug dealer gave up his drugs without a fight, defendant shot and killed him.
Based in part on the testimony of Martinez, defendant was convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, 187, subd. (a), 189) and second degree robbery (Pen. Code, 211, 212.5, subd. (c)); on each count, a gang enhancement (Pen. Code, 186.22, subd. (b)(1)) and an enhancement for causing death by personally and intentionally discharging a firearm (Pen. Code, 12022.53, subd. (d)) were found true. Defendant was sentenced to a total of 90 years to life in prison. Court find no error. Hence, Court affirm.
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