People v. Lambert CA3

Filed 4/26/22 P. v. Lambert CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Sacramento) ----

THE PEOPLE, C088636

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 15F03123)

v.

ELIJAH RAY LAMBERT,

Defendant and Appellant.

In an attempt to recreate an Internet video, defendant Elijah Ray Lambert shot his best friend, Miguel Martinez, while Martinez wore a bulletproof vest. The bullet clipped the vest and killed Martinez. Tried for murder, defendant was found guilty of the lesser included offense of involuntary manslaughter, and a prior strike was found true. He was sentenced to 12 years in state prison. On appeal, defendant raises several alleged evidentiary errors, including that the trial court improperly admitted…