P. v. Vlasov
A jury convicted defendant Mikhael Vlasov of the first degree felony murder of Cindy Chung during the commission of an attempted carjacking, attempted kidnapping of Amado Lopez to commit robbery, attempted robbery, attempted carjacking, and assault with a firearm. The jury found true various firearm enhancements, including that defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm in the commission of Chungs murder and the attempted kidnapping of Lopez. Defendant was sentenced to state prison for life without parole for the murder of Chung, plus 25 years to life for the intentional use of a firearm in committing that offense, and a determinate term of 27 years to life for the remaining charges. On appeal, defendant contends the trial court erred in joining the Chung and Lopez charges for trial, in refusing an instruction on the defense of duress, and in excluding expert testimony regarding traumatic bonding relevant to his duress defense. He also claims there is insufficient evidence he intentionally discharged a firearm in the murder of Chung. Court affirm the judgment.
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