People v. Brown CA3

BACKGROUND

In 2018, B.H.,1 the victim, met defendant in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he assisted her in becoming a prostitute working in the casinos. When B.H. was arrested for prostitution, she could no longer work in the casinos. B.H. turned to working the streets in Las Vegas. B.H. became pregnant with defendant’s child. After a domestic violence incident perpetrated by defendant, B.H. relocated to California. When B.H. gave birth to her daughter with defendant in early 2021, he traveled to California, and they resumed their relationship. Approximately two months after giving birth to the child, B.H. resumed working as a prostitute on the streets of Sacramento. She worked from March or April 2023, to October 2023. B.H. primarily worked on a portion of Stockton Boulevard commonly referred to as “The Blade.” Defendant stayed home with their daughter and B.H.’s first child. Defendant ordered Uber rides for B.H. from their residence to Stockton Boulevard. When B.H. was done on Stockton Boulevard, she would contact defendant to order her a second ride to bring her back to their residence. B.H. engaged in prostitution work multiple times per week. B.H. gave the money she made from…