Oropeza
People v. Oropeza
Opinion
Opinion
Benke, J.
Jorge Diego Oropeza was convicted of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, shooting at an inhabited vehicle and discharging a firearm from a vehicle. It was found true .as to the convictions for murder and the shooting at and from a vehicle Oropeza discharged a firearm within the meaning of Penal Code section 12022.53, subdivision (d). With regard to the attempted murder conviction, it was found true Oropeza discharged a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivision (c). It was also found true, as to the convictions for attempted murder and shooting at an inhabited vehicle, he used a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.5, subdivision (a), and it was found true he used a firearm within the meaning of section 12022.5, subdivision (a)(1), as to the conviction for murder.
Oropeza was sentenced to a prison term of 80 years to life. He appeals, arguing the trial court erred in refusing to give various requested instructions, erred with regard to various evidentiary rulings and erred in imposing some of the firearm discharge enhancements. He also contends the prosecutor engaged in misconduct during argument to the jury.