People v. Hammond CA3

Filed 12/31/25 P. v. Hammond CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Shasta) ----

THE PEOPLE, C101137

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 23F5503)

v.

DAYNE LOGAN HAMMOND,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Dayne Logan Hammond appeals his convictions for arson. On appeal, he challenges the trial court’s refusal to set aside his no contest plea and argues the court abused its discretion in denying his motion. We conclude the trial court acted within its discretion and affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

I Underlying Circumstances/Charges/Plea On the night of July 3, 2023, a Cal Fire officer responded to the report of a stabbing in a wooded camping area. After arriving on scene, the…