P. v. Lopez CA1/4
A jury convicted Joseph Lopez, Jr. of second degree murder, unlawful possession of a semi-automatic firearm, and participation in a criminal street gang. The jury found the firearm enhancements true in connection the with the second degree murder count. The trial court sentenced Lopez to a total term of 43 years, eight months to life in prison. On appeal, Lopez claimed reversal was required due to numerous evidentiary errors, prosecutorial misconduct, and instructional error. He also argued there was insufficient evidence to sustain the criminal street gang charge.
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