People v. Davis CA3

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Defendant and Danny Carson met and became friends in 2011 when Carson got out of prison. The two often worked together and defendant often drove Carson to jobs. Defendant had previously dated Carson’s wife. Carson was going to divorce his wife, Teresa, and, as a favor to Carson, defendant let Teresa live with him because of her mental health problems. Carson and defendant had no problems until March 24, 2013. In March 2013 defendant went to visit his friend Sam Trivette. Since defendant had been drinking, he asked Trivette to drive him home. Trivette drove defendant’s truck, defendant rode in the passenger seat and a woman was in the back seat. Trivette’s wife followed behind them. Defendant asked Trivette to stop on the way to his house. They stopped at a house and defendant got out of the truck. Trivette saw defendant and another taller man standing nearby. At about 8:30 p.m., Carson’s roommate told him defendant was looking for him. They talked about a roof defendant wanted Carson’s help with. Carson invited defendant inside, but defendant suggested they walk down the driveway. Defendant invited Carson to “party” and Carson declined the offer. He agreed…