In re Denham

Opinion

JENKINS, J.

Petitioner Joe Denham was convicted in December 1983 of first degree murder of Jose Mendoza, attempted murder of John Tappan, two counts of robbery (both victims), and two counts of kidnapping (both victims). The jury also found true as to each count an arming enhancement pursuant to Penal Code section 12022, subdivision (a).1 Denham is currently serving an indeterminate sentence of 31 years to life.2 His minimum eligible parole date was September 21, 2003.

In April 2010, at a fourth parole hearing, the Board of Parole Hearings (hereafter the Board) denied Denham’s request…