People v. Mohamed CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On September 25, 2011, the 14-year-old victim, her twin sister and another girl

were walking down University Avenue in San Diego. As the girls walked by Mohamed,

they heard him say "damn, nice ass," while looking at the back of one of the girls.

Mohamed's comment provoked an angry response from the girls, who threatened

to call police. Mohamed began walking or running away. The victim and one of the girls

followed Mohamed while the third girl remained behind to call police.

The girls aggressively pursued Mohamed for some distance, and ultimately

blocked him from driving away. Mohamed got out of the car and there was further

All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified. 2 argument including repeated threats to call police. During that encounter, Mohamed hit

the victim three times on her back and near her ear with a weapon. Mohamed fled from

the scene and was arrested shortly thereafter by San Diego police officers.

The victim received injuries to her ear and head, which required plastic surgery

and stitches.

Before trial the prosecution sought permission to impeach Mohamed with conduct

involved in a…