People v. GILBRETH

Opinion

SIGGINS, J.

Chris Thomas Gilbreth appeals his convictions for voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Defendant’s principal argument is that his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon must be reversed because his predicate felony conviction had been reduced to a misdemeanor. We agree with defendant on this point, reverse his conviction for firearm possession, and remand for resentencing. In all other respects we affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Defendant shot and killed his next-door neighbor, Sheldon Amason, as…