Hall

On June 18, 2005, Christopher Anthony Hall fled police in a vehicle pursuit which resulted in the deaths of Lillian Atrévalo, and 16-year-old Brian McWright. A jury convicted appellant Hall of multiple counts, including second degree murder, assault upon a peace officer, and driving under the influence causing injury. Hall contends the trial court committed reversible error by (1) admitting testimony regarding the blood-alcohol level of a blood sample over his chain of custody objection, and (2) denying his motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. We affirm.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Prosecution Case

1. Incidents Prior to the Pursuit

On June 17, 2005, or on June 18, 2005, Hall entered a store, grabbed two cases of beer and a bottle of rum, and left without paying. The store owner followed him and saw Hall enter a large motor home and drive off.

On June 18, 2005, about 1:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Jerry Nelson responded to a traffic collision. Officer Nelson arrived at the location and found Hall and his wife, Michelle Hall, standing next to a damaged El Camino. When Officer Nelson asked if anyone was injured, Hall and his wife stated they…