What are the factors used in the appeal of the conviction and sentence of a man convicted of a charge of first degree murder, street terrorism and personal use of a deadly weapon?

For purposes of this appeal, we need not delve into the facts of the case. In 2013, defendant was convicted of first degree murder ( 187), attempted murder ( 664, 187), and street terrorism ( 186.22, subd. (a)). Two sentence enhancements were also found true by the jury; commission of the murder for the benefit of a street gang ( 186.22, subd. (b)(1)), and the personal use of a deadly weapon ( 12022, subd. (b)(1)). He was sentenced to a total term of 35 years to life.² (People v. Perez (June 26, 2015, G049443) [nonpub. opn.] (Perez).)

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