In what circumstances will the Court uphold the murder verdict and special circumstance findings?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Adcock, C058167 (Cal. App. 3/24/2009), C058167 (Cal. App. 2009):
In sum, the murder verdict and special circumstance findings are supported by substantial evidence. (People v. Carpenter, supra, 15 Cal.4th at p. 387.)
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