On Monday morning, the Supreme Court will file its opinion in People v. Morris. (Briefs here; oral argument video here.)
As summarized by court staff, the issue in Morris is, “Did the trial court correctly deny defendant’s Penal Code section 1172.6 resentencing petition at the prima facie stage on the ground that the actus reus of first degree felony murder requires that a defendant who is not the actual killer need only aid in the underlying felony and not in the killing itself (Pen. Code, § 189, subd. (e)(2))?” The court granted review in July 2024. More about the case here.
This will be the last of five opinions for cases argued on the February calendar.
The opinion can be viewed Monday starting at 10:00 a.m.
