P. v. Castro
Defendants Daniel Castro (Castro) and David Martinez (Martinez) challenge their convictions for one count of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a))[1] and two counts of deliberate and premeditated attempted murder (§§ 187, subd. (a), 664, subd. (a), 1192.7 subd. (c)) with true findings on special firearm use enhancement (§ 12022.53, subds. (b), (c), (d)), and found to have been committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang (§ 186.22 subd. (b)(1)(C)). Defendants principally contend that evidence was insufficient to (1) sustain their convictions for attempted murder and support the jury's finding that the attempted murders were premeditated, and (2) impose gang enhancements pursuant to section 186.22. Additionally, they allege that the trial court erred in (3) admitting gang expert testimony, (4) failing to maintain courtroom decorum, and (5) giving instructions to the jury about flight as evidence of consciousness of guilt. We reject all of defendants' claims, and, accordingly, we affirm the trial court's judgment.
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