P. v. Valladares
Defendant Jose Francisco Valladares was convicted of the second degree murder of Ray Rodarte (Rodarte) and assault with a deadly weapon against Rodartes brother, Fabian Duran (Duran). In addition, the jury found that defendant personally used a knife during the murder of Rodarte and committed both crimes for the benefit of a criminal street gang. Defendant appeals, claiming the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions, the experts reliance on hearsay violated his right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against him, and the trial court erroneously imposed a $10,000 parole revocation fine. Except to remand for clarification concerning fines, Court affirm.
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