People v. Jacot CA2/4

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY1

1. Facts Surrounding the Crimes In October 1996, Jacot pled no contest to second degree murder, robbery, two counts of attempted robbery, and attempted carjacking. She was sentenced to a total of 17 years, six months to life as follows: 15 years to life for the murder, plus one year for a firearm enhancement, along with a collective 18 months on the remaining counts. On the night of August 22, 1995, 16-year-old Jacot and another teenaged female accepted a ride from three men they met as the latter were leaving a nightclub. The three men – the eventual victims – took Jacot and her friend back to Jacot’s apartment and waited outside for the two girls as they dropped off some items. Inside Jacot’s apartment was Daniel McKeehan, a gang member also known as “Puppet,” who had been staying with Jacot. Jacot knew that Puppet “made his money[ ] by robbing people and stealing cars.” She told Puppet that she and her friend were going out with three men who “had a lot of money

1Jacot was convicted after a no contest plea. As a result, our statement of facts is based on the plea form, the reporter’s transcript and minute order from the hearing where the…