P. v. Brizuela CA4/1
In 2016, a jury convicted Kevin Brizuela of two counts of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)) and two counts of attempted murder (§§ 187, subd. (a) & 664). Gang enhancement under section 186.22 and firearm enhancements under section 12022.53 were found true as to each of the counts. The trial court sentenced Brizuela to an indeterminate term of 100 years to life.
Brizuela appealed and this court affirmed the convictions. However, the court conditionally reversed the judgment and directed the trial court to conduct a transfer hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 707. (People v. Brizuela (Oct. 11, 2018, D071364) [nonpub. opn.].)
On remand, the trial court held a transfer hearing and denied transfer to juvenile court. The court also denied motions to strike the firearm enhancements. Brizuela, again, appealed and this court affirmed the judgment in an unpublished opinion. (People v. Brizuela (July 19, 2021, D078376) [nonpub. opn.].)
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