P. v. Meraz CA4/1
In 2012, a jury convicted Rafael Meraz of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)). The jury found that Meraz was a principal and a principal in the murder, personally used a firearm, and proximately caused great bodily injury, within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivisions (d) and (e)(1). Meraz was sentenced to an indeterminate term of 50 years-to-life in prison.
Meraz appealed, and this court affirmed his conviction in an unpublished opinion, People v. Aguon et al. (Nov. 29, 2016) D064367.
In 2020, Meraz filed a petition for resentencing under section 1170.95. The trial court appointed counsel, received briefing, and reviewed the record of conviction, including the court file and the prior opinion of this court. The court held a hearing and denied the petition by written order. The court found Meraz had not made a prima facie case for relief and determined he was not eligible for resentencing under section 1170.95.
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