legal news


Register | Forgot Password

P. v. Austin CA2/6
Lenard Austin, Jr., who was convicted of attempted murder in 2001, appeals the summary denial of his petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1170.95. In a November 2020 unpublished decision, we affirmed on the ground that relief under section 1170.95 was not available to those convicted of attempted murder rather than murder. (People v. Austin (Nov. 25, 2020, B301152) [nonpub. opn.].) Austin petitioned for review in the California Supreme Court. The court granted review and held the case along with numerous similar cases. While the matter was pending, the Governor signed into law Senate Bill No. 775 (Senate Bill 775), which amended section 1170.95 to expand eligibility for resentencing to persons convicted of attempted murder. (Stats. 2021, ch. 551.)
On December 22, 2021, the California Supreme Court transferred the case back to this court with directions to vacate our prior decision and reconsider the matter in light of Senate Bill 775. (People v. Austin (Dec. 22, 2021, S26

Search thread for
Download thread as



Quick Reply

Your Name:
Your Comment:

smiling face wink grin cool nod sticking out tongue raised eyebrow confused shocked shaking head disapproval rolling eyes sad mad

Click an emoji to insert it into your message. You may use BB Codes in your message.
Spam Prevention:

    Home | About Us | Privacy | Subscribe
    © 2025 Fearnotlaw.com The california lawyer directory

  Copyright © 2025 Result Oriented Marketing, Inc.

attorney
scale