In re Orozco
In 1980 a jury convicted Jose Orozco of first degree murder with the personal use of a deadly weapon. The trial court sentenced him to an indeterminate prison term of 26 years to life. He became eligible for parole in 1995. At a hearing in 2006, the Board of Parole Hearings (Board) found him suitable for parole for the second time. However, the Governor reversed the Board's decision, finding Orozco's release "would pose an unreasonable risk of danger to society at this time." Court, therefore, grant Orozco habeas relief and order the Board's decision reinstated. We further order the respondent to release Orozco subject to the conditions contained in the Board's decision and any applicable federal immigration hold.
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