P. v. Lorn
Appellants Son Lorn and Jimie Tran appeal their convictions and sentences for attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle, and weapons and gang enhancements. Before this court Lorn asserts that there was insufficient evidence to support his attempted murder convictions under a theory that he aided and abetted Tran in the shooting. Lorn argues that the prosecutor failed to present evidence that he shared Trans murderous intent. Appellant Tran argues his convictions must be reversed because: (1) the jury was improperly exposed to bad character evidence in the form of testimony concerning uncharged offenses that he allegedly committed; (2) there was insufficient evidence that the crimes were committed with the specific intent to promote or assist a criminal street gang; and (3) the effect of cumulative trial errors denied him a fair trial. Finally both appellants claim the court erred in failing to grant them presentence conduct credits. Only the sentencing contention has merit. As to Lorns contention, we conclude there was sufficient evidence of Lorns actions before, during and after the shooting to support his conviction as an aider and abettor. Likewise, Trans claims also failhe did not object to the character evidence in the trial court and has not shown his counsel was ineffective for failing to object. There was also ample evidence that the shooting was gang motivated. Accordingly, Court affirm and order a modification of appellants sentences.
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