People v. Bryd

Opinion

DUARTE, J.

—A jury found defendant Dywon Levell Byrd guilty of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a); count 1) and driving in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property while fleeing from a pursuing police officer (Veh. Code, § 2800.2, subd. (a); count 3).1 The jury found true the special allegation that defendant used a firearm in committing first degree murder. (Pen. Code, former § 12022.53, subd. (b).)2 The trial court sentenced defendant to 25 years to life for first degree murder, a consecutive 25-years-to-life sentence on the firearm allegation,…