Molina v. Superior Court

*533Richard Molina challenges the trial court's order denying his petition for writ of mandate to vacate his conviction pursuant to People v. Rodriguez (2012) 55 Cal.4th 1125, 150 Cal.Rptr.3d 533, 290 P.3d 1143. Molina argues, and the Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) concedes, the court erred by denying the petition because Molina acted alone. As we explain below, mandate was not the proper vehicle to seek relief and although based on the record before us it appears Molina is entitled to relief, we decline to suggest to the parties what might be a better vehicle. We deny the petition.

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