P. v. Taylor
A jury convicted defendants Ricky Devon Taylor V and Rodney Charles Buckley, Jr., each of two counts of attempted murder, and found true the gang enhancement that these offenses were committed in association with a criminal street gang. (Pen. Code, §§ 664/187, 186.22, subd. (b)(1).)[1] Buckley's sentence was further enhanced based on findings that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm during both attempted murder offenses, causing great bodily injury. (§ 12022.53, subd. (d); two enhancements, each 25 years to life). These two firearm enhancements were also applied to Taylor based on his status as a principal in the attempted murders, his gang enhancement finding, and Buckley's (i.e., another principal's) firearm discharges. (§ 12022.53, subd. (e)(1)).[2]
On appeal, the two defendants principally contend the evidence is insufficient to show a â€
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