State v. Yanez

OPINION

BENCH, Judge:

T1 Defendant Richard Jaime Yanez appeals his convictions for discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, witness tampering, and possession of a firearm by a restricted person. We affirm.

BACKGROUND 1

12 On May 9, 2000, while driving to work, Robert Maestas observed a young man, later identified as Defendant, crouched down by a bridge. Mr. Maestas also saw an empty, gold-colored Honda idling next to the bridge. Thinking Defendant needed assistance, Mr. Maestas returned to the bridge where he saw Defendant spraying graffiti on the bridge. As Mr. Maestas approached, Defendant ran to…