While visiting a friend, Gauze (D) and his roommate engaged in a terrible quarrel. D's roommate went to their home, and D borrowed a gun. D entered his apartment and shot his roommate in the side and the arm. D was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and burglary. D appealed.

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