People v. Parkerson CA3

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Charged Offenses The People filed a complaint alleging defendant had committed felony violations of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code, § 245,

1 subd. (a)(4); count I),1 with an enhancement allegation of great bodily injury (§ 12022.7, subd. (a)), and battery causing serious bodily injury (§ 243, subd. (d); count II).2 He was arraigned on the complaint and entered a plea of not guilty; a preliminary hearing was set within the statutory time limit. Preliminary Hearing Victim C.H. testified at the preliminary hearing on June 23, 2023. As of December 14, 2022, she and defendant had been roommates for approximately eight months. On or about Tuesday, December 13, 2022, defendant wanted C.H. to drink alcohol with him in the living room, but she declined and went to her room and watched a movie. The next thing she remembered, she woke up Thursday afternoon feeling pain in her head, legs, and back. She went to the bathroom and saw that her face was bruised. She asked defendant, “What the hell?” to which he replied, “Look at my head.” C.H. saw that defendant had scratches on his head. Soon after regaining consciousness on…