P. v. Mendez CA5
Appellant Joseph Mendez, Jr., was found guilty by jury as charged in count 1 of first degree murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189) ; in count 2 of willful, deliberate and premeditated attempted murder (§§ 187, subd. (a)/664); in count 3 of assault with a firearm (§ 245, subd. (a)(2)); in count 4 of possession of a loaded firearm in public by an active gang member (§ 25850, subd. (c)(3)); and in count 5 of active participation in a criminal street gang (§ 186.22, subd. (a)). The trial court sentenced Mendez to life without parole on count 1, plus 25 years to life on the enhancement. It further imposed a consecutive term of life with the possibility of parole on count 2, plus 25 years to life on the enhancement. Sentence was stayed on the remaining counts pursuant to section 654.
Comments on P. v. Mendez CA5