California v. Shamblin
Annotate this CaseA jury convicted defendant-appellant Shelby Shamblin of first degree murder, for which he was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. On appeal, defendant argued: (1) that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction under either of the prosecution’s theories, premeditated and deliberate murder or felony murder; (2) that the trial court erred in admitting post-Miranda statements he made during a police interview and during the booking process; and (3) that the trial court erred in responding to the deliberating jury’s note seeking clarification on the difference between first and second degree murder. Finding no reversible error, the Court of Appeal affirmed defendant's conviction and sentences.
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