P. v. Ray
A jury convicted defendant Donald Ray of false imprisonment by use of force and violence (Pen. Code, 236, 237, subd. (a); count 1), assault by force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code, 245, subd. (a)(1); count 2), and infliction of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant. (Pen. Code, 273.5, subd (a); count 3.)[1] Following the jury trial, the trial court found true an allegation that defendant had three prior convictions for serious felonies, to wit, forcible rape, first degree burglary, and first degree robbery, pursuant to section 667, subdivision (e)(2). Defendant was sentenced to an aggregate term of 25 years to life in prison, the sentence on count 2 to run concurrently, and the sentence on count 3 stayed pursuant to section 654. Donna had bruises around her eye, on her neck, under her chest, on her left thigh, on her hands, shoulder, arms, and all over her back. She had swelling on her head, and a cut on her ear. Officers went to defendants motel room, and arrested him.
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