State v. Torrez

OPINION

CHAVEZ, Chief Justice.

{1} Defendant Orlando Torrez directly appeals his convictions of first degree murder, shooting at a dwelling or occupied building resulting in injury, and tampering with evidence; charges arising from the shooting death of Danica Concha at a Halloween party in 2003. Defendant raises four arguments on appeal: (1) the trial court erred in not granting a mistrial after the jury expressed fears of gang retaliation; (2) the trial court erred in admitting the testimony of an expert witness on the subject of gang-related law enforcement and gang culture; (3) his…