People v. Eddy CA3

Filed 4/12/22 P. v. Eddy CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Shasta) ----

THE PEOPLE, C092547

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 16F2585)

v.

MORGAN EASTWOOD EDDY,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Morgan Eastwood Eddy stabbed his friend to death with a kitchen knife. A jury found defendant guilty of first degree murder with personal use of a deadly weapon and the trial court sentenced him to 25 years to life plus one year in prison. On appeal, defendant contends (1) there was insufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation to support a verdict of first degree murder; and (2) the jury instruction given for first degree murder did not accurately reflect the law. Finding no merit to…