People v. Haro CA2/5

FACTS

A. The Murder

On April 17, 2009, eighteen-year-old Le Blanc went to a large party in Pomona with friends, including Taylor H.3 The boys were not familiar with Pomona. They learned about another party in Pomona through a text. They were not able to find the party, but as they were driving they saw a bunch of kids walking

1 All further statutory references are to the Penal Code.

2 Haro also contends that if this court reverses the trial court’s order the matter should be transferred to juvenile court for disposition pursuant to Proposition 57. Because we affirm the trial court’s order, it is not necessary to address the contention.

3 The party was attended by teenagers mostly between the ages of 13 and 19 years old, so we refer to the party-goers using terms that describe minors. Haro was 15 years old at the time. No disrespect is intended.

2 around. The boys asked if there was a party and were told there was, so they decided to go. The party was held at Leslie C.’s house. Leslie C. asked her adult cousin, Deborah M., to help her set up the party. Leslie C. hired Deborah M.’s boyfriend, Joshua R., as security for the party because she wanted to exclude “anybody that…