P. v. Superior Court (Walker) CA4/1
On November 8, 2016, the voters passed Proposition 57, and the new law became effective the following day. As relevant to this writ proceeding, Proposition 57 eliminated the People's ability to directly file criminal charges against a juvenile defendant in a court of criminal jurisdiction (Adult Court).
In February 2012, the People filed a complaint against Jeremy Walker in Adult Court, alleging two counts of attempted premeditated murder (Pen. Code, §§ 664, 187, subd. (a)) and one count of active participation in a gang (Pen. Code, § 186.22, subd. (a)) as well as various firearm enhancements. Walker was 17 years old at the time of the events giving rise to the charges. After a jury found Walker guilty as charged, this Court ruled that the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence at Walker's trial and reversed his convictions. Walker's case was remanded to the Adult Court, where it remained pending as of the effective date of Proposition 57.
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