Legal Opinion

People v. Lopez

California Court of Appeal, 5th District

Decided January 9, 2019No. B282867PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCollins, J.

*453*57INTRODUCTION

While driving under the influence of alcohol, appellant Lauro Lopez made a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle, hitting and killing the rider. A *58jury convicted appellant of second degree murder and felony hit and run driving resulting in death or serious injury.

Appellant challenges his conviction in several ways. First, he argues that the trial court erred by admitting evidence of the advisement he received after a prior conviction for driving under the influence. Second, appellant raises several claims of error related to the jury instructions. Third, he contends his…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Boykin v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  2. Brookhart v. JanisSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  3. Florida v. NixonSupreme Court of the United States · 2004
  4. McCoy v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 2018
  5. People v. LucasCalifornia Supreme Court · 1995

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. People v. Franks, California Court of Appeal, 5th District2019
  2. People v. Burns, California Court of Appeal, 5th District2019
  3. People v. Marsh, California Court of Appeal, 5th District2019
  4. (HC) Thompson v. BirdDistrict Court, E.D. California · 2023
  5. People v. Andrews CA4/2California Court of Appeal · 2020

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