People v. Laws CA3

Filed 5/24/22 P. v. Laws CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(San Joaquin) ----

THE PEOPLE, C092138

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No.

STKCRFE19890001261)

v.

HARRY DARNELL LAWS,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Harry Darnell Laws appeals from an order denying his petition for resentencing under Penal Code1 section 1170.95. Defendant argues the trial court erred when it denied his petition without appointing counsel because he made a prima facie showing that his conviction was based on the natural and probable consequences doctrine. In particular, he asserts the court incorrectly engaged in factfinding when it considered the appellate opinion deciding his direct appeal and used the…