Charles Ammons v. People of State of California
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTE S – GENERAL
Case No. 2:25-cv-11049-MEMF-SK Date: December 10, 2025 Title Charles Ammons v. People of State of California
Present: The Honorable: Steve Kim, United States Magistrate Judge
Connie Chung n/a Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): None present None present
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Charles Ammons, a California state prisoner, has filed a federal habeas petition— ostensibly under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, though on a state habeas petition form—challenging his recent December 2024 conviction and sentence for a host of crimes, including attempted murder, assault on a peace officer with a semiautomatic firearm, and driving under the influence. (ECF 1). But Petitioner’s conviction is not yet final, as he has an appeal pending in the California Court of Appeal. (ECF 1-2 at 5). See People v. Ammons, Case No. B343669 (Cal. Ct. App. filed Jan. 28, 2025). As a result, Petitioner has needlessly petitioned for federal…