People v. Carter

Opinion

RUBIN, J.

Defendant Myles S. Carter appeals from his conviction of second degree robbery. He contends the trial court erred in (1) denying his Marsden motion; (2) denying his motion to suppress; and (3) failing to give pretrial instructions. We affirm.

FACTS

Viewed in accordance with the usual rules on appeal (People v. Zamudio (2008) 43 Cal.4th 327, 357 [75 Cal.Rptr.3d 289, 181 P.3d 105]), the evidence established that about 3:45 p.m. on December 14, 2007, Elizabeth Tamayo was working alone at the front counter of a fast-food restaurant in Whittier, while all of her coworkers were…