P. v. Bishop CA5
Appellant Trevor Jim Bishop appeals following his conviction by jury of second degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a); count 1) and assault on a child under eight years old by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and resulting in death (id., § 273ab, subd. (a); count 2). He was acquitted of first degree murder. He was sentenced to a total unstayed term of 25 years to life in prison and ordered to pay restitution, as well as various fees, fines, and assessments.
In our initial ruling on appeal, we held: (1) the trial court correctly admitted prior bad acts evidence in this case, and the admission of any evidence exceeding that ruling was harmless; (2) there was no improper cross-examination of appellant; (3) the prosecutor did not commit misconduct in opening or closing arguments; (4) the trial court did not improperly admit hearsay evidence; (5) the trial court did not incorrectly admit improper expert opinion through the use of the term nonaccidental;
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