P. v. Romero CA4/1
As do the parties, we take the facts from our unpublished 2004 decision affirming Romero’s conviction for attempted murder. (People v. Romero (Mar. 29, 2004, D041395) [nonpub. opn.], review denied June 9, 2004, S124644 (Romero).) (See People v. Lopez (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th 1, 13 [“The record of conviction may include the underlying facts as presented in an appellate opinion”].)
On the night of February 7, 2001, Romero got into a fight with Steven Courtney at a bar. After they were kicked out of the bar, the fight continued in the parking lot. When the fight ended, Romero’s face was bleeding and his shirt was torn. Romero threatened to kill Courtney. Courtney left the scene. (Romero, supra, D041395.)
Later that night, Romero made some calls to find out where Courtney lived. He changed into dark clothes and a beanie, and asked Luis Arechiga to drive him because he was too drunk to drive.
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