P. v. Simpson CA4/1
A jury convicted Dionte Simpson of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the 2011 murder of rival gang member Cordell King. The jury found true allegations that Simpson intentionally and personally discharged a firearm which proximately caused death, a principal personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, and the crimes were committed in association with and for the benefit of a criminal street gang. The court sentenced him to prison for a total term of 50 years to life.
On appeal, Simpson argues the trial court erred by admitting evidence of a subsequent shooting incident that resulted in Simpson's conviction for attempted murder. Simpson contends the evidence of the second shooting was more prejudicial than probative and its admission violated his due process rights under the federal Constitution. We reject these contentions.
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