California’s Prop 57 is designed to release tens of thousands of fake “non-volent” offenders from prison. Why, then are so many violent offenders currently being released under another program? Something smells fishy to me. And, these are only C & D from Sacramento County.
Camacho, Jose Guadalupe: In 1992, Camacho and his brother, both armed with handguns, shot a man in the chest. Thankfully the victim lived and, once again, Mr. Camacho was returned to state prison for 7 years. On October 21, 1999, high on methamphetamine, Mr. Camacho again placed countless lives in jeopardy. As he drove the stolen construction truck at high speeds with CHP officers in pursuit, running red lights and swerving from lane to lane, it is only by luck that he did not injure or kill unsuspecting citizens on the road. His continued victimization of the community and the danger that he represents earned him a sentence of 27 years – life. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Canady, Macanthony: Canady’s first adult criminal offense occurred in 1991, when he was arrested for being in possession of stolen property and subsequently convicted in 1992. In October of 1993, Canady was convicted of two counts of Forgery. He was sentenced to a term of two years and eight months in state prison. In September of 1995, Canady was convicted of his first strike conviction for 2nd degree robbery. In 2001, Canady suffered a second conviction, this time with a Use of a Firearm enhancement. In addition to the above mentioned crimes, Canady has several other convictions. He has three prior misdemeanor DWI convictions. In addition, Canady was convicted of felony violation of driving under the influence. Canady also has a 1999 domestic violence-related conviction. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Charter, Michael: In 2013 Charter, who associates with “white pride” gangs, participated in an unprovoked, ruthless group beat down of another inmate. The victim was targeted because he did not want to associate with the white gangs. In January of 2014, Charter was sentenced to 2 years in the state prison for this violent assault. In 2001, in the state of Virginia, Charter was convicted of assault and battery. In 2009, Charter was convicted of domestic violence. In 2011, Charter was again arrested for domestic violence, but those charges were dismissed in exchange for his plea to weapons and drug charges. Charter is now 34-years-old, and committed his current offense, vehicle theft, while on parole for his strike prior. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Colvard, Curtis: Three loaded handguns, a sawed-off shotgun, methamphetamine, pills, a high speed chase going no less than 90 mph and a fleeing felon; but still the crime is deemed “non-violent”. To look at each aspect of Curtis Colvard’s conviction separately, one could certainly conclude it was not violent. But when one looks at the big picture, what emerges is a clear image of an incredibly dangerous and violent situation. Much like a powder keg just waiting for a match. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Dang, Phuoc Ngoc: On March 11, 2008, Dang and three others entered the victims’ residence to steal money. Once inside the residence Dang and his cohorts subdued the victims with a gun and proceeded to tie them up with zip ties. Dang ransacked the victims’ residence and fled the scene. Dang showed true callousness toward truly vulnerable victims, who were fourteen and fifteen years old at the time of the robbery. Following his conviction Dang was sentenced to four years state prison. Inmate Dang was released from prison in August 2011. Less than two years later he was selling drugs despite being on active parole. Dang has spent the majority of his adult life incarcerated and continues to show rebellious behavior and an absolute disregard for the community as a whole. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
DeMartini-Pavel, Shane: On February 13, 2012, a bartender called 9-1-1 to report that “I had a customer get a bottle broken across his face and he has a 2 inch gash above his eye and you can see straight through his skull.” That customer required 9 sutures to close his facial wound and DeMartini was the wielder of the beer mug that caused his injury. What was the victim’s ‘offense’? He was laughing too loudly with his friends. DeMartini was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and infliction of great bodily injury. In 2010 she was arrested for domestic violence under remarkably similar circumstances. On June 28, 2012, while pending court on her felonious 2012 assault, she was arrested yet again for domestic violence. If DeMartini sees an opportunity to hurt someone, physically or otherwise, to benefit herself she will not hesitate. She cares not if the weapon is a glass to teach someone a lesson for being too loud or a pen and a blank check to wreak havoc on someone’s finances. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
Duenas, Joe Cortez: On May 9, 2000 a Folsom resident in the process of opened the garage door of his home -there was inmate Duenas, standing in the garage holding the victim’s television set; the TV set had been removed from the living room by the Duenas, who had apparently broken into the garage, then entered the victim’s living room through an unlocked access door and helped himself. On September 6, 2005 Duenas was convicted of felony violations of attempted auto theft, second degree burglary, vehicle theft and receiving stolen property. On February 5, 2010 Duenas and an accomplice entered a Kohl’s Department store and stole more than $400 worth of property. On January 1, 2011 Duenas was arrested for stripping a stolen car. On July 28, 2014 Duenas was again arrested for vehicle theft and possession of meth amphetamine. District Attorney’s Letter Opposing Early Release
