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Court reverses multiple ehancements - but leaves heavy life term in place

People v. McFearson (2008) , Cal.App.4th [No. F051882. Fifth Dist. Jan. 7, 2008
Def involved in various shooting offenses, including an offense involving an injury.  He is convicted of various enhancements and appeal court agrees that some of these enhancements are lessers and Def cannot be punished under 654.  Naturally, none of these change Def serving [...]

Failure to instruct on self defense harmless in face of necessity instruction-guilty verdict implies disbelief of testimony

People v. Saaverdra (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. D049187. Fourth Dist., Div. One. Oct. 29, 2007
Def is prison inmate.  He is assaulted by 2 other inmates and moderately injured.  While later being treated, razor is discovered in his shoe.  Def claims that he took razor from other assailants to prevent further injury.  Court instructs on necessity [...]