People v. Sambrano

The defendant was charged with the murder of Fortunado Jiminez, and with a former conviction of another felony. The defendant admitted the former conviction and the jury found him guilty of murder of the first degree, recommending a penalty of life imprisonment.

The appellant contends the verdict is not supported by the evidence; that there is no evidence of a motive for the murder; that the court erred in admitting and rejecting testimony, and in the instructions which were given to the jury and refused. It is also asserted the district attorney was guilty of prejudicial misconduct in his…