California Supreme Court
People v. Renteria
August 25, 2022297 Cal. Rptr. 3d 344
Summary
The California Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeal and remanded for resentencing, holding that the evidence was insufficient to support the gang‑enhancement penalties under Penal Code §186.22(b) because the prosecution failed to prove that the lone actor acted for the gang’s benefit and with specific intent to further other members’ criminal conduct; generalized expert testimony on reputational benefits was inadequate.