People v. Hall CA4/2

FACTS

A. Robbery of Ismael

Around midnight on February 7, 2015, Ismael D. was outside his home when he

noticed a black Chevy Silverado driving by at an unusually slow pace. Ismael asked the

driver if he could help him and, after a brief exchange, the driver got out of the truck,

showed Ismael his gun, and asked him if he knew anyone from a local gang called

“Cathedral City.” When Ismael responded that he didn’t, Hall’s codefendant Torres got

out of the truck. Torres demanded Ismael empty his pockets, and Hall hit Ismael in the

face with a rifle. More people got out of the truck then, all armed with weapons. Ismael

emptied his pockets and handed over his belongings, and the group began to beat him.

When Ismael’s wife noticed what was happening, she yelled through the window that she

was calling the police. The group got back into the truck and fled.

B. Home Invasion Robbery of Multiple Victims

Shortly after robbing Ismael, the group went to the home of Duane S., barged into

the bedroom where Duane was hanging out with his brother and his girlfriend, and

demanded everyone empty their pockets. One of the members of the group said he was

1Hall’s codefendant,…