Is there any case law where the special circumstance allegation that the murder was committed for financial gain not true?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Jones, D058081, D058084, No. FVI 700493 (Cal. App. 2011):
2. The jury found the special circumstance allegation that the murder had been committed for financial gain was not true.
3. People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118.
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