In re Sena

Opinion

RUSHING, P. J.

The Governor appeals from the Santa Clara County Superior Court’s January 13, 2014 order granting prisoner Richard Sena’s petition for writ of habeas corpus and directing Sena’s release on parole. As set forth below, we will reverse the superior court’s order.

Factual and Procedural History

On March 13, 1992, Sena was convicted of second degree murder. He is currently serving a sentence of 16 years to life for that crime.

On November 29, 2011, the Board of Parole Hearings (hereafter the Board) granted Sena parole. The Governor reversed the Board’s decision on April 26, 2012.

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