The People v. Koellish CA2/6

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND2

Appellant and Danielle Conn were involved in a dating relationship and were living in her residence. After a series of relationship issues, including incidents of domestic violence, Conn told appellant to move out. Because he kept returning without her permission, Conn changed the locks on the doors. At that time, appellant was subject to a restraining order allowing only "peaceful contact" with Conn. Early in the morning on December 11, 2011, Conn was asleep in her bedroom when she heard glass breaking. Moments later, appellant kicked in her locked bedroom door and started yelling that they need to talk about their relationship. He told Conn she would never be safe and threatened to kill her. Conn was scared and did not respond to his threats. Appellant then left the room and she heard the sound of more breaking glass. Eventually, he left the house, and she discovered that he had broken four window panes in the door plus three kitchen windows. Appellant returned later that afternoon and resumed the confrontation. Conn barricaded herself in her bedroom and sent a text message to her sister asking her to call the police. When San Luis Obispo police…