State v. Pacheco

OPINION

MINZNER, Judge.

Defendant Ralph Pacheco appeals from his convictions for false imprisonment and kidnapping. He raises four issues on appeal: (1) whether it was error to admit an out-of-court statement given by Michael Campos; (2) whether it was error to admit evidence concerning wrongdoings allegedly committed by defendant; (3) whether it was error not to sever defendant’s trial from that of co-defendant, Joe Baca (Baca); and (4) whether defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel.

Defendant Joe Baca appeals from his convictions for kidnapping, false imprisonment, and criminal…