People v. Amos CA1/3

BACKGROUND

The parties do not discuss the facts that led to the charges against Amos and Boston. Moreover, we do not rely on the factual summary in Amos I when assessing whether Amos has made a prima facie case for resentencing relief. (See People v. Beaudreaux (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 1227,

1 1238.) However, we utilize Amos I to flesh out the procedural history of this case and to provide some basic context. In December 1989, several individuals gathered at a minimart in Vallejo, ostensibly to conduct a drug deal. (Amos I, supra, A058843 at pp. 5– 9.) Days later, three people with connections to the incident were found dead. (Id. at p. 11.) The following month, two individuals who worked at the minimart were placed in a witness protection program. (Id. at pp. 14–15.) Over a year later, Amos and Boston were charged with multiple offenses pertaining to these incidents. (Amos I, at p. 21–22.) Criminal Charges In January 1992, the Contra Costa County District Attorney filed an amended information charging Amos and Boston with committing multiple offenses in December 1989, and Boston with committing additional offenses in January 1990. For clarity, we discuss the charges as they apply…