People v. Godwin

Opinion

LILLIE, P. J.

James R. Godwin appeals from judgment entered following a jury trial in which he was convicted of possession of a destructive device *1114or explosive with the intent to injure, intimidate, or terrify any person or with the intent to wrongfully injure or destroy any property (Pen. Code, § 12303.3). He contends the trial court committed prejudicial instructional error.

Statement of Facts and Procedural History

On February 5, 1990, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Mark Cano was walking in the area of the Mar Vista public library when he heard a very loud explosion. He felt the ground…