P. v. Matangi
Taiosisi Matangi appeals from the judgment following his conviction by jury of murder and premeditated attempted murder. (Pen. Code, §§ 664/187, subd. (a).)[1] The jury found true personal handgun discharge and criminal street gang allegations as to each crime. (§§ 12022.53; 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(C).) The court sentenced appellant to prison for 90 years to life (25 years to life for first degree murder, with a 25-year-to-life firearm enhancement, and a consecutive 15-year-to-life term for premeditated attempted murder, with a 25-year-to-life firearm enhancement). Appellant contends that the trial court erred by failing to give accomplice instructions regarding two prosecution witnesses. He also contends that the prosecutor committed prejudicial misconduct during closing argument. Respondent concedes the instructional error but argues that it was harmless. Court affirm.
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