People v. Reddix CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Schnire Sown Reddix appeals from a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 664; count 1)1 and assault with a firearm (§ 245, subd. (a)(2); count 3). The jury found Reddix not guilty of attempted robbery (§§ 211, 664; count 2). With respect to counts 1 and 3, the jury found true the allegations that Reddix personally and intentionally discharged a firearm and caused great bodily injury. (§ 12022.53, subds. (b), (c), (d).) In a bifurcated trial, the court found true the allegations that Reddix had served two prior prison terms for felonies within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (b). The court sentenced Reddix on count 1 to state prison for a term of 34 years to life, consisting of the middle term of seven years, plus two 1-year prior prison term enhancements, plus 25 years to life for the firearm-use enhancement. The trial court stayed the sentence on count 3 pursuant to section 654. Reddix argues that the trial court erred by responding to a note from the jury without the parties or counsel present and by failing to instruct the jury sua sponte on the corroboration requirement for…