In re Anthony Freeman on Habeas Corpus

[102 CalApp3d Page 839] Petitioner Anthony Freeman in this habeas corpus proceeding is the defendant in case No. A353160 pending in respondent superior court wherein by information duly filed he is in relevant part charged with the murder of Rose C. Robinson on August 8, 1979, in violation of section 187.1 The murder was intentional and carried out [102 CalApp3d Page 840] for financial gain in violation of section 190.2, subdivision (a)(1). This latter section, amended by initiative November 7, 1978, was in effect at the time of the commission of the murder and imposed punishment of death or life imprisonment without parole if the special circumstances charged are found to be true in the manner provided therefor under section 190.4.