P. v. Cardoso
Defendant and appellant Joel Leal Cardoso was convicted by a jury of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of an assault weapon, and possession of methamphetamine for sale. The jury also found true allegations that the attempted murder was premeditated and deliberate and defendant personally used and discharged a firearm. The trial court imposed an aggregate term of life in prison plus 20 years.
Following the People’s case-in-chief, defendant moved to dismiss the attempted premeditated murder allegation pursuant to Penal Code section 1118.1.[1] Defendant argued there was insufficient evidence to show that he acted with premeditation and deliberation. Finding sufficient evidence, the trial court denied the motion.
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