P. v. Brummett CA3
In July 2018, defendant was living in a shed in a park. He and J.S. got into an argument about that shed. While they were arguing, defendant got into a car, “chased down” J.S., and “ended up running over him.” Defendant got out of his car and tried to get J.S. out from underneath. When he heard sirens, however, defendant ran. J.S. died as a result of his injuries.
The People subsequently charged defendant with murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)) and alleged defendant personally used a nonfirearm weapon to commit the crime (§ 12022, subd. (b)(1)). The People also alleged defendant was previously convicted of two serious felonies.
Defendant subsequently negotiated a plea agreement, pursuant to which the People amended the murder charge to a charge of voluntary manslaughter (§ 192, subd. (a)) and added a charge for hit-and-run resulting in permanent injury or death (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (b)(2)).
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