P. v. Williamson
Following a trial at which he represented himself, a jury convicted Israel Alexander Williamson II of assault with intent to commit a felony (count 2; Pen. Code, 220, 264.1, 288, 289), sexual battery by restraint (count 3; Pen. Code, 243.4, subd. (a)), and false imprisonment by violence (count 4; Pen. Code, 236).[1]The trial court sentenced Williamson to four years in state prison for the assault conviction and concurrent sentences of three years for the sexual battery conviction and two years for the false imprisonment conviction. Williamson, now represented on appeal by counsel, seeks reversal of his conviction on the ground the trial court erred in finding him mentally competent to waive his right to assistance of counsel. Court modify the judgment to stay execution of his conviction for sexual battery and false imprisonment under section 654 and affirm the judgment as modified.
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