State v. Montoya

Opinion

ROTH, Judge:

¶ 1 Joshua James Montoya shot and killed Victim during a confrontation between the two in front of Montoya’s residence where Victim and Victim’s girlfriend (Girlfriend) had gone to drop off the three children she shared with Montoya for a weekend visit. Montoya appeals his jury conviction for murder, a first degree felony, and obstruction of justice, a second degree felony. We affirm.

BACKGROUND 1

¶ 2 Montoya associated with gangs and gang members. Victim also associated with gangs and was by reputation a violent man known to have committed armed robberies. Substantial…