California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Canul, B215138, Super. Ct. No. BA312167 (Cal. App. 2010):
Here, substantial evidence of defendant's specific intent was offered. Defendant acted in concert with Fabela, another member of the Vineland Boys, each calling out the gang's name, during commission of the offenses. "Commission of a crime in concert with known gang members is substantial evidence which supports the inference that the defendant acted with the specific intent to promote, further or assist gang members in the commission of the crime." (People v. Villalobos (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 310, 322.)
1. Factual Background
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