People v. Gordon

Opinion

MOSK, J.

Defendant Richard David Gordon appeals from a conviction of murder in the second degree. (Pen. Code, § § 187, 189.) Defendant principally contends the trial court committed prejudicial error in failing to instruct the jury on the law pertinent to the testimony of an accomplice. We conclude the error was not prejudicial and the judgment must therefore be affirmed.

*464Defendant and Carolyn Thorin1 were charged by information with the murder of Carl Pieper on February 21, 1970. Defendant was also charged with the burglary of Carl’s residence. At their first trial on these charges,…