People v. Medina

This appeal challenges a conviction for first-degree murder, C.R.S. 1963, 40-2-1. We affirm.

Medina was jointly tried with one Maestas, whose conviction has previously been affirmed by this court, People v. Maestas, 183 Colo. 378, 517 P.2d 461 (1973). Many of the issues raised by this appellant were rejected by this court in Maestas, and do not require any discussion herein. The arguments presented which were not raised by Maestas and which warrant consideration will be discussed.

The facts developed at the trial are that Medina, Maestas, and two others (who were granted a severance for trial)…