People v. Ary

Opinion

H AERLE, J.

I. INTRODUCTION

James Ary, Jr., was convicted of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187), 1 carjacking (§ 215), robbery (§ 211) and being a felon in possession of a firearm (§ 12021, subd. (a)(1)). The jury found true the special circumstances that the murder occurred during the commission of a carjacking, a robbery and while lying in wait. (§ 190.2, subd. (a)(15), (17).) It also found true a firearm use allegation. (§ 12022.5, subd. (b)(1).) Ary was sentenced to life without parole and a consecutive, determinate sentence of 16 years and four months was also imposed.

During the…