P. v. Watson CA2/2
In 1991, defendant was convicted of the first degree felony murder of Cledoaldo Clarecy Souza, attempted second degree robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery. The jury found true the felony-murder special circumstance alleged pursuant to former section 190.2, subdivision (a)(17). The jury was unable to reach a decision as to the allegation that defendant personally used a firearm.
Defendant was sentenced to life in prison without parole under former section 190.2, subdivision (a), plus a consecutive five years for the conspiracy. This court affirmed the judgment in People v. Watson (Oct. 30, 1992, B060665) (nonpub. opn.) (Watson I). That opinion summarizes the evidence presented at trial, which showed that defendant and his coconspirator, William Leon Franklin, entered into an agreement to rob drug users or Mexican-Americans.
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