People v. Patterson

Opinion

NARES, J.

Troy Anthony Patterson appeals his conviction by jury of attempted murder (Pen. Code, 1 §§ 664/187), robbery (§211), attempted robbery (§§ 664/211), and possession of a sawed-off shotgun (§ 12020, subd. (a)) with enhancements for firearm use (§§ 12022, subd. (a), 12022.5). He contends the court erred in 1) failing to instruct the jury that attempted murder requires proof of express malice and a specific intent to kill; 2) failing to instruct the jury on the definition of aiding and abetting; 3) imposing consecutive sentences for attempted murder and robbery, in violation of…