People v. Fajardo CA2/6

FACTS

Fajardo lived in the Oak Park Apartments in Paso Robles. Victor Sanchez also lived in the apartment complex. At some point they began a romantic relationship. They lived together for several years. Their relationship ended in 2010 when Sanchez

1 All statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise stated. moved to a different home in Paso Robles. Even after their romantic relationship ended, they kept in touch. In 2012, Fajardo asked her former brother-in-law, David Hernandez, to beat up Sanchez. Fajardo offered to pay Hernandez. Crystal Garner and Joseph Villareal became involved in the plot. They planned to break Sanchez's leg and injure his face. Fajardo said she would not pay unless the assailants provided proof of the assault. The assailants planned to take Sanchez's wallet and cell phone as proof. Pursuant to the plan, Garner invited Sanchez to meet her at a bar. Sanchez went to the bar to meet her. Garner and Sanchez left the bar in Sanchez's car, with Garner driving and Sanchez as a passenger. Hernandez and Villareal followed in Hernandez's car. Garner pulled off the road and Hernandez used his car to block Sanchez's car.…