People v. Branks CA1/3

Filed 3/23/22 P. v. Branks CA1/3 Opinion following rehearing

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION THREE

THE PEOPLE,

Plaintiff and Respondent,

A158498

v. ADAM DOUGLAS BRANKS, (Napa County Super. Ct. No. 18CR004041) Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Adam Douglas Branks appeals after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder and various other crimes. On appeal, defendant argues: (1) the evidence is insufficient to support his attempted murder conviction; (2) a witness improperly and prejudicially testified about his parole status; (3) trial counsel was ineffective; (4) the trial court erred in admitting expert testimony; (5) the court committed instructional error; and (6) cumulative prejudice requires reversal. In supplemental briefing, defendant raises…