P. v. Zamora
A jury convicted defendant David Merardo Zamora of forcible rape ( 261, subd. (a)(2)),[1]kidnapping ( 207, subd. (a)), assault with a deadly weapon by means likely to produce great bodily injury ( 245, subd. (a)(1)), and making criminal threats ( 422). The victim in each crime was his former girlfriend, M. L. The jury also found that in committing the first three crimes, defendant inflicted great bodily injury on M. L. under circumstances involving domestic violence. ( 12022.7, subd. (e).) After the jury returned its verdicts, defendant discharged retained counsel and hired a new attorney. New counsel filed a motion for new trial, supported by declarations and exhibits, alleging that trial counsel had provided constitutionally deficient representation. The trial court denied the motion and sentenced defendant to state prison for 12 years and 8 months. The trial court is directed to prepare and forward to the Department of Corrections an amended abstract of judgment reflecting imposition of a total of four $20 fees (for a total of $80) on defendant pursuant to section 1465.8. As so modified, the judgment is affirmed.
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