California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Flores, G044509 (Cal. App. 2012):
Here, the evidence showed that defendant was carrying a loaded weapon on the street for several hours, a fact relevant to planning. From possession of a weapon, the jury can infer an intent to use the gun to kill. (See People v. Young (2005) 34 Cal.4th 1149, 1183 [possession of gun demonstrates defendant "'considered the possibility of murder in advance' and intended to kill"].) Defendant argues the gang expert testified that gang members often carry guns to protect the gang's turf, but that does not negate the inference that one who carries a gun is prepared to use it.
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