NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS
OPINION
RICHLI, J.
Defendant James Christian Serna stabbed the mother of his children to death in their front yard, in full view of multiple witnesses. Thus, the key issue at trial was whether this act constituted first degree murder, second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, or no crime at all because defendant lacked specific intent.
A jury found defendant guilty of first degree murder (Pen...
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