People v. Sewell

Opinion

DAVIS, J.

A jury convicted defendant Shawn Regan Sewell of second degree felony murder (in the commission of the inherently dangerous felony of evading a pursuing peace officer while driving in willful or wanton disregard for safety); the jury also convicted defendant of causing death while evading a peace officer and evading a peace officer. (Pen. Code, § 187; Veh. Code, §§ 2800.2, 2800.3, 2800.1; all further references to sections are to the Vehicle Code unless otherwise indicated.)

Placed on five-year probation with a jail term, defendant appeals. His sole contention is that his…