People v. Halsey

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

Charged with murder (Pen. Code, § 187; unless otherwise noted, statutory references are to the Penal Code), appellant was convicted by a jury of voluntary manslaughter (§ 192, subd. (a)) while using a firearm (§ 12022.5). He was sentenced to state prison for 10 years.

Appellant contends the trial court erred: (1) by giving a statute (Evid. Code, § 1103) ex post facto application, (2) by admitting evidence of appellant’s interest in guns, (3) by admitting “non-admission” statements of appellant, and (4) by excusing a trial juror without good cause.

We find no error and…