People v. Thai Huu Hoang

Opinion

FYBEL, J.

Introduction

Defendant Thai Huu Hoang was convicted of attempted premeditated murder, based on the natural and probable consequences doctrine. The jury found that by aiding and abetting an assault with a deadly weapon by a gang member, defendant was also liable for attempted premeditated murder—the natural and probable consequence of the assault. We affirm.

Defendant argues the trial court should not have instructed the jury on the natural and probable consequences doctrine because there was insufficient evidence he aided and abetted the requisite target offense. Given the…