In re Howerton

Filed 1/30/20 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT In re F076546 KEVIN HOWERTON, (Kern Super. Ct. No. HC015497A) On Habeas Corpus. OPINION APPEAL from an order granting petition for writ of habeas corpus. Michael E. Dellostritto, Judge. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General, Phillip J. Lindsay, Assistant Attorney General, Amanda J. Murray and Krista L. Pollard, Deputy Attorneys General, for Appellant. Tracy Lum, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Respondent. -ooOoo- Respondent Kevin Howerton sought and was granted a writ of…