Guerrero

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 3 RICHARD ORESTES GUERRERO, Case No. 20-cv-05923-WHO (PR)

Petitioner,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

v.

G. MATTERSON, Respondent.

9 INTRODUCTION Petitioner Richard Orestes Guerrero seeks federal habeas relief from his state convictions. The first amended petition for such relief is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243 and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases. The first amended petition states cognizable claims. Accordingly, on or before July 1, 2022, respondent shall file an answer or a dispositive motion in response to the operative habeas petition. BACKGROUND According to the original petition, in 2018 Guerrero pleaded nolo contendere in the Santa Clara County Superior Court to charges of voluntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm, and a gang sentencing enhancement. (Pet., Dkt. No. 1 at 2.) His attempts at overturning his convictions in state court were unsuccessful. This federal habeas…