People v. Thomas

Opinion

KAUS, P. J.

A jury found defendant guilty of second degree murder. (Pen. Code, § 187.) The jury also found that defendant used a firearm in the commission of the offense. (Pen. Code, § 12022.5.) The court found aggravating factors and sentenced defendant to the “upper” term of seven years and added two years for the use finding. Defendant was therefore sentenced to state prison for 9 years, less 151 days credit for time served.

Facts

The homicide of Gwendolyn Hurston occurred in the early morning hours of August 7, 1977, at a party hosted by Thomas Ligon. The prosecution case was based…