P. v. Meadors
This case presents yet another example of gang violence and senselessly inflicted harm. The victim was shot and severely pistol whipped about his right eye, causing multiple fractures of the bones above and around the eye, injuring the optic nerve, and destroying vision in the eye.
A jury convicted defendant Cassell Meadors of attempted murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 664)[1] and found true allegations that he committed the crime for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with the Crips criminal street gang (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1)); he intentionally and personally used a firearm (§ 12022.53, subd. (b)); and a principal intentionally and personally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury (§ 12022.53, subd. (e)(1)). The prosecution dismissed two other firearm allegations following jury deadlock and declaration of a mistrial.[2] Defendant was sentenced to state prison for the upper term of nine years for attempted murder plus a consecutive indeterminate term of 25 years to life for discharge of a firearm. The firearm use and gang enhancements were stayed pursuant to section 654.[3]
On appeal, defendant contends the evidence was insufficient to support the allegations that (1) the firearm discharge caused great bodily injury, and (2) the crime was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with the Crips gang. We affirm the judgment.
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