P. v. Thao
A jury convicted defendant Lue Seng Thao of attempted first degree murder (count 3; Pen. Code, §§ 664/187)[1], assault with a firearm (count 1; § 245, subd. (a)(2)), and shooting at an occupied vehicle (count 2; § 246). As to count 3, the jury found true the allegation that defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivision (c). As to count 1, the jury found true the allegation that defendant personally used a firearm in the commission of a felony or attempted felony within the meaning of section 12022.5, subdivision (a). The jury found gang enhancement allegations (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1)) not true.
The trial court sentenced defendant to a term of life with the possibility of parole plus 20 years.
Defendant contends his confession was involuntary, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel because his trial counsel failed to raise the issue.
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