People v. Maynard CA3
Opinion
Opinion
Filed 3/27/26 P. v. Maynard CA3
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT
(Yolo) ----
THE PEOPLE, C101665
Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. CR2021-3587)
v.
AZEL SINCLAIR MAYNARD,
Defendant and Appellant.
Defendant Azel Sinclair Maynard assaulted his brother’s roommate and, after a jury trial, was convicted of five felony counts, including attempted rape and dissuading a witness. He now challenges the legality of those convictions as well as his sentence. We agree that Maynard’s sentence on count 5 should be vacated, although not for the reasons he contends. We otherwise affirm the judgment.
LEGAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND
One night in December 2021, Crystal L. was at home with her four-year-old son. Her…