People v. SCHOPPE-RICO

Opinion

RUVOLO, P. J.

I

INTRODUCTION

Appellant John Moses Schoppe-Rico was convicted by a jury of shooting at an occupied vehicle; first degree murder, with a firearm enhancement; and carrying a loaded, concealed firearm while an active participant in a criminal street gang. On appeal, he contends that the statutes defining the street gang firearm offenses require proof that his possession of the firearm occurred in connection with his active gang participation. In the published portion of this opinion, we examine and interpret the street gang firearm possession statutes, and conclude, as a…