People v. Anderson

Opinion

WIENER, J.

A jury convicted Douglas Edward Anderson of kidnaping for ransom (Pen. Code, § 209) and first degree burglary (Pen. Code, § 459). 1 He appeals from the judgment, questioning the sufficiency of the evidence, evidentiary rulings, competence of defense counsel, conduct of the prosecutor, and jury instructions. We conclude his arguments are without merit and affirm the judgment.

Sufficiency of the Evidence

Defendant contends his section 995 motion should have been granted because there was insufficient evidence to have held him to answer to the charge of kidnaping for ransom (§…