P. v. Vines CA1/1
Defendant Roosevelt Vines Jr. shot and killed Mario Thomas at the site of a “memorial” to one of defendant’s friends who had been shot the preceding day. Defendant was convicted of first degree murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and attempting to dissuade a witness.
Defendant maintains the prosecutor committed misconduct during cross-examination and closing argument, and that his own counsel was ineffective in failing to object. He also claims no substantial evidence supports the jury’s finding that the murder was premeditated and deliberate. Lastly, he asserts the court erred in imposing fines without determining his ability to pay. We affirm.
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