P. v Themins
Defendant Richard Scott Themins engaged in domestic violence against his girlfriend during their tumultuous relationship. A jury convicted defendant of eight offenses arising from two incidents.
For the events occurring on December 14, 2009, defendant was convicted of four counts: witness dissuasion (§ 136.1, subd. (b)(1)); unlawfully taking a vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851; petty theft (§ 484, subd. (a)); and misdemeanor battery (§ 243, subd. (e)(1).) For the events occurring on July 27, 2010, defendant was convicted of four additional counts: witness dissuasion (§ 136.1, subd. (c)(1); false imprisonment (§ 236); misdemeanor battery (§ 243, subd. (e)(1)); and misdemeanor violation of a protective order (§ 166, subd. (c)(1).)
Defendant was also subject to enhancements under section 667.5, subdivision (b), for committing counts 5 and 6 while charges were pending on counts 1 through 4, and under section 12022.1 for having served a prior prison term on embezzlement and not remaining free from custody for a five-year period.
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