People v. Ferrell

Opinion

STRANKMAN, J.

This case arises out of a callous attack by appellant Clistie Mae Ferrell on Tabatha Perreira, which left Perreira permanently paralyzed. Appellant came to Ferreira’s home, shot Ferreira’s father in the knee, and shot Perreira in the neck. Perreira had never previously seen appellant. The principal question in this appeal is the sufficiency of the evidence to support appellant’s conviction of aggravated mayhem as defined in Penal Code section 205, which prohibits intentionally causing permanent disability or disfigurement of another.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellan…