People v. Hagle CA2/5

FACTS

Prosecution

Tammy Patterson had formerly been in a romantic relationship with defendant. Early on the morning of February 11, 2012, Ligon drove Patterson to meet defendant. Because defendant wanted to meet Patterson alone, Ligon dropped Patterson off outside a donut shop and stayed in her car so that defendant would not see her. As soon as defendant saw Patterson, he began yelling at her. He told Patterson he wanted to be in a relationship with her again. Defendant began pacing back and forth, yelling, and gesturing aggressively. He pointed his finger close to Patterson’s face and raised his hand as if he intended to backhand her. Patterson said that she wanted her belongings from defendant’s apartment. Defendant walked away, and Patterson followed him. Ligon drove the car closer to them but did not get out. Defendant saw Ligon and

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2 approached the car. Defendant yelled at Ligon to “stay the fuck out of it” and called her names. She ignored defendant and looked straight ahead. Defendant walked around the corner, with Patterson following him. Ligon got out of the car and followed them.…