People v. James CA2/6

FACTS

James was married to Tammi. In October 2008, James walked through the house striking a kitchen pot threatening to “beat [Tammi’s] head until the white meat of [her] brain showed.” He threatened to “bury” anyone who called police. (People v. James, supra, B221811.) James and Tammi separated, and he left the house. Tammi was the sole signatory on the lease. On December 10, 2008, James returned and met Tammi outside the house. They argued and he spit on Tammi and “socked’ her in the face. She ran to the residence and pushed against the door to prevent James from entering. He entered, pushed Tammi against the wall, and pulled her hair. (People v. James, supra, B221811.) While in jail, James made four calls to “Melvin.” During these conversations, James said, “Something need[s] to be done to that bitch dog,” and “I need somebody to go over there and talk to that bitch.” James said, “I’m a [sic] kill that bitch,” she “a done [sic] daughter,” and she “better come tell [those] people she [is] lying.” He urged Melvin to “[g]o on over there and see what she say[s].” Melvin said he would do “whatever [he has] to do.” In a later conversation, Melvin said, “[A]in’t [sic] nobody supposed…