Juvenile Driver Gets Max Sentence | Fresno News

Cassandra Michael, the getaway driver in a deadly shooting, just received a seven-year juvenile sentence — the maximum allowed — after a judge rejected her lawyer’s push for a lighter term, sparking immediate appeals over allegedly withheld evidence. Her boyfriend, Byron Rangel, the alleged shooter, faces a pivotal hearing next month where he could be tried as an adult and sentenced to life without parole — or remain locked up until age 25. The victim’s father demands harsher punishment, while prosecutors branded the killing a “planned public execution,” a view echoed by the judge. With up to 15 witnesses, including psychologists, Rangel’s trial could stretch for weeks. Michael, now in custody at Fresno County’s juvenile facility, may be eligible for early release if she complies with strict conditions — but the legal battle is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2becbc9c72b286d