P. v. Stanford
Dustin Stanford appeals from a judgment convicting him of second degree murder and premeditated attempted murder. He contends: (1) the trial court erred in excluding toxicology evidence showing the murder victim was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the killing; (2) the trial court erred in concluding a police officer was qualified to testify regarding the mental states of methamphetamine users; and (3) the evidence was insufficient to support the premeditated attempted murder verdict. Court agree the trial court erred in excluding the victim's toxicology results, but conclude the error was not prejudicial. Court reject Stanford's remaining arguments, and affirm the judgment.
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