People v. Jones
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
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GILBERT, P. J.
Here we hold a violation of Vehicle Code section 2800.3, evasion of a peace officer causing death or serious bodily injury, cannot support a charge of felony murder.1
Changa Dia Jones appeals from a judgment after conviction of second degree murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, 189), evading an officer causing death (§ 2800.3), and other offenses. Because the court misinstructed regarding the specific intent required for felony murder, we reverse on that count, but otherwise affirm.
Facts
Danny Mosley, a Montebello automobile detailer, hired Jones. The very morning he was hired, Jones…
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