P. v. Vasquez CA5
Following a jury trial in which appellant Frank Vasquez represented himself, the jury found him guilty of first degree murder for the shooting death of Juan Carlos Ibarra. The jury also found him guilty of second degree robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The jury found true that the first degree murder was committed during the commission of the robbery, and it found true that appellant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm during these crimes. The jury, however, acquitted appellant of attempted robbery. On appeal, appellant raises numerous issues. He argues that his waiver of his right to counsel was not voluntary. He also raises various claims of instructional error. He further contends that his sentence on the robbery conviction should have been stayed under section 654. He claims the parole fine was improperly imposed. We reject these contentions.
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