People v. Millar CA6

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. The Crimes2 On August 15, 2018, a sheriff’s deputy contacted Millar about an incident that occurred in June 2018, which involved Millar entering the home of his neighbor (J.M.) and her teenage daughter. From outside Millar’s residence, the deputy spoke to Millar but could not get him to exit his house. Millar was angry and yelled at the deputy. Shortly after the deputy left the area, Millar approached J.M.’s home and tried to grab her through an open window. Millar went back to his residence, and J.M. locked the doors to her home. Millar returned to J.M.’s home with a firearm. He shot at the home and forced entry. J.M. and her friend (J.W.) hid in a bathroom. Millar fired 10 to 12 rounds through the bathroom door. Two bullets struck J.M.—one hit her right shoulder and the other hit her right upper leg. Millar returned to his residence and eventually surrendered to police. The police searched Millar’s residence and found a cache of weapons and magazines. B. Initial Court Proceedings On August 17, 2018, the Santa Cruz County District Attorney initiated a prosecution by filing a criminal complaint. In June 2019, Millar waived a preliminary…