People v. Park CA2/2

BACKGROUND

Defendant was charged with three counts of murder (counts 1 through 3), in violation of section 187, subdivision (a), three counts of first degree robbery (counts 4 through 6), in violation of section 211, one count of first degree burglary (count 7), in violation of section 459, and one count of selling, offering to sell, or transportation of marijuana (count 8), in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11360, subdivision (a). As to counts 1, 2, and 3, the special circumstances that defendant committed the murders while engaged in the crimes of robbery and burglary, within the meaning of section 190.2, subdivision (a)(17) were also alleged. As to counts 1 through 7, it was alleged that defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing great bodily injury and death, within the meaning of section 12022.53, subdivision (d). In exchange for waiving a jury trial, the prosecution agreed not to seek the death penalty, and defendant was tried by the court. Defendant was found guilty of all counts as charged and the special allegations were found to be true. On November 20, 2014, the court sentenced defendant to three consecutive life terms in prison…