People v. Slack

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of first-degree murder of 77-year-old victim. Court was within its discretion to refuse to admit testimony of Defendant's sister, who had dated victim for many years, on basis of remoteness and uncertainty. Autopsy photos were relevant to show amount of force used and to assist in understanding pathologist's testimony. Court properly refused to give theft instruction, as evidence showed that Defendant took victim's money only after use of force. (SPOMER and CATES, concurring.)