People v. Jones

Opinion

KENNARD, J.

A jury convicted defendant Michael Lament Jones of the January 21, 1989, murder of Herman Weeks and other crimes. The jury found special circumstances of felony murder, based on burglary and robbery, and returned a verdict of death. This appeal is automatic. (Pen. Code, § 1239.) We affirm the judgment.

I. Proceedings Below

Defendant was charged with the following counts:

Count I: Participation in a criminal street gang. (§ 186.22.)

Count II: Murder of Herman Weeks (§ 187), with personal use of a handgun (§§ 1192.7, subd. (c)(8), 12022.5). The murder occurred during the…