Judge Finds Defendant a Major Participant in Robberies

In the following summary, the Third Appellate District found that, contrary to defendant’s assertion that he was “just the getaway driver,” defendant was really a “major participant” in a murder and that defendant acted with “reckless indifference for human life.” The appellate court thus affirmed the trial court that denied defendant’s petition for resentencing under SB 1437 (Penal Code § 1172.6 (former § 1170.95)). To read a summary of the appellate opinion, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/judge-finds-defendant-was-a-major-participant-in-robberies.html