P. v. Knight CA2/2
Defendant and codefendant Christian Araniva were convicted in 2009 of two counts of attempted murder (§§ 664, 187, subd. (a); counts 1 and 2) and one count of shooting at an inhabited dwelling (§ 246; count 3). The jury found true the allegation that the attempted murders were willful, deliberate, and premeditated. The jury also found true the allegations that defendant personally used a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivision (b) and that a principal personally used a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivisions (b) and (e)(1). As to all counts, the jury found that the crimes were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang pursuant to section 186.22, subdivision (b)(1)(C).
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