People v. Johnson

Opinion

NARES, J.

Appellant Charles Wayne Johnson (Johnson) appeals from his conviction by jury in count 1 of second degree murder with personal use of a deadly weapon, in count 2 (on the same facts) of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and in count 3 of unlawful taking and driving a vehicle. Johnson thereafter admitted two prior felony convictions and a prison term. Counsel on appeal challenges the conviction of second degree murder, asserts admission of the priors was invalid, and rulings on evidence and a jury instruction were error. Johnson personally argues fact-specific errors…