New trial ordered for convicted murderer

BAKERSFIELD, CA - The state appelate court has overturned the first degree murder conviction of a local man and ordered he receive a new trial.
Elezar Morales Ambriz was convicted of shooting and killing Juan Ponce in 2008.     On March 5,  Judge John Somers sentenced Ambriz to 50 years to life in prison.     But he appealed saying the local court should not have allowed jurors to hear about prior acts of misconduct -- particularly evidence that he shot and