Appellant, William Satele, Reply Brief - California Courts - State of ...
Appellant, William Satele, Reply Brief - California Courts - State of ...
Appellant, William Satele, Reply Brief - California Courts - State of ...
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In conclusion, the instruction allowed the jury to return a true finding to the<br />
multiple murder special circumstance based on a determination appellant was a<br />
major participant who acted with reckless disregard in lieu <strong>of</strong> necessarily finding<br />
he acted with the intent to kill. Because the law does not permit the special<br />
circumstance to be imposed unless the defendant possessed the intent to kill, this<br />
was prejudicial error. Accordingly, reversal <strong>of</strong> the multiple murder special<br />
circumstance finding and the judgment <strong>of</strong>death are required.<br />
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