In Re Marquez

Opinion

PANELLI, J.

Petitioner was convicted of the second degree murder of Angel Rodriguez and the first degree murder of Ascención Hernandez with three special circumstances (multiple murder, murder during the commission of robbery, and murder during the commission of burglary). Petitioner was also convicted of first degree burglary and robbery of Hernandez with the use of a firearm. After a half-hour penalty trial in which neither side presented evidence, the jury returned a death verdict. Petitioner’s automatic appeal has been considered, and our opinion affirming the judgment of guilt is…