P. v. Mendoza
Appellant challenges his first degree murder and possession of a firearm convictions on the grounds the verdicts were not supported by sufficient evidence, and the trial court erred by admitting photographs of appellant’s gang tattoos and instructing the jury with CALJIC No. 2.11.5. Court concluded appellant’s convictions on both counts were supported by ample evidence. The trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting photographs of appellant’s gang tattoos, as they possessed substantial probative value and posed no risk of undue prejudice in light of the remaining evidence. The court also did not err by instructing the jury with CALJIC No. 2.11.5.
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