People v. Tran

Opinion

ELIA, J.

This appeal arises out of appellants’ conviction for various charges stemming from a near fatal shooting at a restaurant in a food court at a shopping center. A jury convicted appellants of conspiracy to commit first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 182, subd. (a)(1)), attempted premeditated murder (Pen. Code, §§ 664/187), second degree burglary (Pen. Code §§ 459/460, subd. (b)) and two counts of assault with a firearm (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (a)(2)). Appellant Vinh Chi Nguyen was also convicted of possession of a firearm by an ex-felon (Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)). Tan Minh…