Flow of reporting
Introduction
Facts of the case (table)
Morgan and Kona entered plea agreement
The Appellants raised several points of error in their briefs and
at oral argument before this court.
Pre-trial Identification
- Kobayashi identified Okumura in the courtroom
The Appellants raised several points of error in their briefs and
at oral argument before this court.
On May 15, 1991, Okumura filed a Motion to Suppress
Kobayashi's pre-trial identification. On June 17, 1991, a
hearing on Okumura's motion was held.
on May 17, 1991, an amended indictment was filed charging
Okumura, Mata, and Geffken with conspiracy to commit
burglary in the first degree
Nolle prosequi the Parsa burglary charge against Okumura.
Voir Dire
Polygraph Evidence
Fukuda’s testimony
Cross-examination of Morgan
Videotape Evidence
Motion for judgment of acquittal
Identification Instructions
Accomplice/co-conspirator witness instruction
Jury instructions regarding proof necessary to convict
Okumura of conspiracy
Appropriateness of extended term sentencing
The verdict
Sentencing