People v. McDaniel

Summary

The California Supreme Court affirmed McDaniel’s convictions and death sentence, holding that the trial court’s Batson/Wheeler analysis was supported by substantial evidence, that the firearm seized during a lawful traffic stop was admissible, and that the state constitution does not require unanimity or a reasonable‑doubt standard for the penalty‑phase jury. The Court also declined to adopt new unanimity or reasonable‑doubt rules for capital sentencing.