People v. Suastegui

Following a jury trial, defendant Manuel Suastegui was convicted of first degree murder and was sentenced to 45 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant contends: (1) the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss the indictment; (2) the trial court erred in excluding defendant’s exculpatory evidence; (3) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction; (4) his sixth amendment rights were violated because testimonial evidence was admitted without the opportunity for cross-examination; and (5) photographs of his tattoos were irrelevant and the admission thereof was…