People v. Ortega CA2/2

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

In a nine-count amended information, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (the People or the prosecution) charged Ortega, Keer and Chacon in count one with conspiracy to commit murder (Pen. Code, § 182, subd. (a)(1)),4 and in count two with the murder of Avalos (§ 187, subd. (a).) The information charged Ortega in count three with the willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder of Ana R. (§§ 187, subd. (a), 664), in counts five and nine with possession of a firearm by a felon (§ 29800, subd. (a)(1)); and in count eight with the murder of Baca (§ 187, subd. (a)). As to counts one and two, a firearm special allegation under section 12022.53, subdivisions (b), (c), (d), and (e)(1) was alleged. As to count two, a section 190.2, subdivision (a)(10) special circumstance was alleged. As to count three, firearm special allegations under section 12022.53, subdivisions (b) and (e)(1) were alleged. As to count eight, a firearm special allegation under section 12022.53, subdivision (d) was alleged. As to count

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3 eight, a section 190.2, subdivision (a)(3) special…