People v. Martinez

Opinion

GEORGE, C. J.

Defendant Michael Matthew Martinez appeals from the judgment of death imposed by the Alameda County Superior Court following his conviction of the first degree murder of Lisa White (Pen. Code, § 187)1 and the premeditated, attempted murder of Tara R. (§§ 187, 664, subds. (a), (f)). In connection with the murder charge, the jury found true the allegation that defendant personally used deadly weapons, specifically a hammer and a *406knife. (§ 12022, subd. (b)(1).) In connection with the attempted murder charge, the jury found true the allegation that defendant inflicted great…