People v. Saucedo

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

A jury convicted appellant of second degree murder (Pen. Code,1 § 187) and found true a personal use of a firearm allegation (§ 12022.5, subd. (a)). Appellant was sentenced to state prison for 20 years to life.

Appellant contends (1) it was error to admit the preliminary hearing testimony of Gwendolyn Davidson because the prosecution failed to exercise reasonable diligence to procure her attendance at trial (Evid. Code, § 240), (2) the trial court erroneously denied his section 1538.5 motion, and (3) the trial court improperly admitted “gang” evidence. We find no error…