People v. Hamilton

Opinion

TUTTLE, J.*

After a jury trial, defendant was found to be guilty of felony hit-and-run driving (Veh. Code, § 20001), not guilty of engaging in a speed contest (Veh. Code, § 23109, subd. (a)), and not guilty of engaging in an exhibition of speed (Veh. Code, § 23109, subd. (b)). The jury was unable to reach a verdict on four counts of vehicular manslaughter (Pen. Code, § 192, subd. 3(a)).

Defendant was placed on probation, and he has appealed,1 seeking reversal of his conviction of felony hit-and-run driving on the grounds of inconsistent verdicts and inadequate and misleading instructions.