People v. Williamss

Opinion

WOODS, (Fred), J.

A jury convicted Carlton Williams (appellant) of first degree murder (Pen. Code 1 § 187; count I) and second degree murder (§ 187; count II), and found true allegations appellant had personally used a firearm (§ 12022.5) and that the offenses constituted a special circumstance (§ 190.2, subd. (a)(3)). At a penalty trial, the jury recommended life without the possibility of parole.

Appellant contends: (1) the trial court erred in refusing voluntary manslaughter instructions regarding count I; (2) this court should reduce count I to second degree murder; (3) his life…