P. v. Berry
On July 13, 2005, defendant severely beat the seven-year-old daughter of his girlfriend, using an extension cord and a plastic brush. The victim was left with liver trauma and permanent and severe scarring, and her hands were so swollen after the beating that she could not extend her fingers. The examining doctor opined that the injuries were serious and could have caused death. The injuries, including healed injuries from previous beatings, extended head to toe, front and back on the childs body, according to the sheriffs deputy who testified at defendants preliminary hearing. On July 22, 2005, defendant was charged in an amended felony complaint with child abuse (Pen. Code, 273a, subd. (a)) and torture. ( 206.) As to the child abuse count, the complaint alleged defendant personally inflicted great bodily injury. ( 12022.7, subd. (a).) The judgment is affirmed.
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