Ford
Ford v. Lynch
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
DARREN FORD,
Case No. 16-cv-03051-RS (PR) Petitioner, 8 v. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
DANIEL PARAMO,
10 Respondent.
12 INTRODUCTION Petitioner seeks federal habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 from his state convictions. The fourth 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 fourth amended petition states a cognizable claim. On or before April 3, 2023, respondent shall file an answer or a dispositive motion in response to the petition. BACKGROUND In 2012, a Santa Clara County Superior Court jury found petitioner guilty of two counts of annoying or molesting children, and one count of misdemeanor battery. The trial court found true various sentencing allegations. Consequent to these verdicts and findings, petitioner was sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison. 25 …