People v. Sewell CA1/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 17, 2024A169528California1,280 words

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Banke, J.

Filed 9/17/24 P. v. Sewell CA1/

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION ONE

THE PEOPLE,

Plaintiff and Respondent,

A169528

v. SEBASTIAN MICHAEL SEWELL, (Marin County Super. Ct. No. SC215091A) Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Sebastian Sewell pleaded guilty to one count of felony sexual battery (Pen. Code, § 243.4),1 and the trial court placed him on probation, subject to several terms and conditions, including that defendant was prohibited from being “alone with anyone under the age of 18 years, with the exception of anyone residing with him, unless another adult over the age of 18 is present.” On appeal, defendant contends, and the Attorney General concedes, this condition is invalid under People v. Lent (1975) 15 Cal.3d 481 (Lent).2 We agree and…

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