People v. Johnson

Opinion

THOMPSON, J. This is an appeal from a conviction after jury trial of first

degree murder, attempted robbery, burglary, and conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery. We modify the judgment and affirm it as modified.

Viewed as it must be in the light most favorable to the judgment, the record discloses the following. On March 23, 1969, between 4 and 5 p.m., appellant discussed the possibility of committing a robbery with Messrs. Francioni, Hackler, Barnes, Hofmann, Miss Patricia Lambert, and a girl identified as “Beckie.” Appellant mentioned “an easy hit at a photographer.” Miss Lambert…