P. v. Castro CA3
This is an appeal pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. In
accordance with People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 110, 123-124, we briefly recount
the facts and procedural history. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on April 11, 2015, defendant Victor Ray Castro,
armed with a semiautomatic firearm, approached two minors in West Sacramento, put the
gun to one of the victim’s heads, and then pointed it at the other one, demanding their
2 belongings and shoes. Defendant struck one of the victims in the forehead with the gun.
Defendant took their wallets and cell phones and, as he fled the scene, threatened to burn
their houses down if they reported anything. The victims called police. Defendant was
caught and a loaded semiautomatic handgun was found nearby.
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