Legal Opinion
People v. Luker
California Supreme Court
Decided November 2, 1965No. Crim. 7858PublishedCited by 75 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTobriner, J.
A jury found Jimmie Gene Luker, Michael Layne, and Thomas Maurice guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and murder in the first degree. It fixed the penalty at death for Luker, but gave life imprisonment to Layne and Maurice. The appeal of Luker is automatic (Pen. Code, § 1239, subd. (b)); that of Layne by notice duly filed. Defendant Maurice does not appeal his conviction.
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