P. v. Brewer CA2/6
Christopher Michael Brewer appeals a judgment following conviction of second degree murder (count 1) and felony dissuading a witness by force or threat (count 2), with findings that he personally used a deadly weapon (knife), committed the criminal offenses to benefit a criminal street gang, and served a prior prison term. (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189, 136.1, subd. (c)(1), 12022, subd. (b)(1), 186.22, subd. (b)(1), 667.5, subd. (b).)
Brewer contends in part that the prosecution street gang expert witness improperly testified regarding testimonial hearsay. In a nonpublished opinion, we rejected this contention, among others. (People v. Brewer (Nov. 5, 2015, B257185).) On February 3, 2016, our Supreme Court granted Brewer’s petition for review, but deferred consideration pending its decision in People v. Sanchez, review granted May 14, 2014, No. S216681.
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