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P. v. Guzman CA2/5

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMay 10, 2013B241144California3,850 words

Opinion

Opinion

Facts Around December 20, 2010, Ruben Castro purchased $100 worth of marijuana from Shawn Jackson on credit.2 Jackson was a member of the Temple Street 13 gang, and was known as "Fly." Jackson contacted Castro two days later and demanded that Castro pay him $300 for the marijuana. Castro did not pay. On December 24, 2010, Castro called appellant, a close friend. Appellant was a member of the Junior Mafia 13 gang. Castro was not a member of any gang. Appellant

1 All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise indicated. 2 Jackson was tried separately for the same offenses as Castro. Jackson filed a separate appeal in case number B234802. His conviction was affirmed.

2 told Castro that his parents were out of town so they agreed to meet at appellant's house. Castro was expecting a small party. When Castro arrived at appellant's house, appellant was just arriving as well and the house was dark. Appellant was with an individual Castro did not recognize. Castro was surprised that the house was dark and that no one else was home, as he was expecting a party. Inside the house, appellant told Castro to go into his mother's room and offered to go…

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