People v. Disa

Opinion

MILLER, J.

Defendant Adam Wade Disa admitted to police that he killed his girlfriend by putting her in a chokehold, but denied he meant to kill her. A jury found him guilty of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187).

Defendant contends there was insufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation, and the trial court erred in admitting evidence of defendant’s prior act of domestic violence. We conclude the evidence of premeditation and deliberation—though far from compelling—was sufficient to sustain the first degree murder conviction. Absent error, we would affirm. However, we…