P. v. Williams
Akili Heshimu Williams appeals the judgment entered after a jury convicted him on two counts each of attempted willful, deliberate, premeditated murder (Pen. Code, 664/187, subd. (a));[1]assault with a firearm ( 245, subd. (a)(2)); and shooting from a motor vehicle ( 12034, subd. (c)). The jury also found true allegations (1) that all of the offenses were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang ( 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(A)); (2) that a principal was armed with a firearm in commission of the attempted murders and assaults ( 12022, subd. (a)(1)); and (3) that a principal personally used a firearm in committing the attempted murders and shooting from a motor vehicle ( 12022.53, subds. (b)-(e)). Appellant admitted prior strike and prison term allegations as to all counts ( 667, subds. (b)-(i), 667.5, subd. (b), 1170.12, subds. (a)-(d)). As to the attempted murder counts, he also admitted suffering a prior conviction of a serious felony within the meaning of section 667, subdivision (a)(1). The trial court sentenced him to 50 years to life plus one year in state prison, consisting of 25 years to life on the primary attempted murder count doubled for the strike prior plus one year for the prior prison term enhancement allegation. Sentencing on the remaining counts and enhancement allegations were either ordered to run concurrent or were stayed pursuant to section 654. Appellant contends the court abused its discretion in failing to appoint substitute counsel to file a motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Court affirm.
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