People v. Villarreal

Opinion

STONE, P. J.

Arnulfo Villarreal appeals from an order fixing degree of murder pursuant to Jackson v. Superior Court (1983) 140 Cal.App.3d 526 [189 Cal.Rptr. 491]. Since the order affects appellant’s substantial rights, it is appealable under Penal Code section 1237, subdivision (b). (See also People v. Wetmore (1978) 22 Cal.3d 318 [149 Cal.Rptr. 265, 583 P.2d 1308].)1 Appellant contends the trial court improperly: 1) designated the degree of murder as first; 2) admitted into evidence appellant’s involuntary confession; and 3) denied appellant a jury trial on the issue of degree. We…