Mays

Deshawn Alvin Mays was convicted by a jury of pimping (Pen. Code, § 266h, subd. (a)) and eight counts of money laundering (id., §,186.10, subd. (a)). He was sentenced to a total term of four years eight months, which included an eight-month term for violating probation in another case.

On appeal, Mayo contends the money laundering counts must be reversed because there is insufficient evidence to show each count involved at least a $5,000 transactional amount derived from or intended to promote criminal activity, the money laundering, statute is unconstitutionally vague, and the court failed to properly instruct the jury on all the elements of money laundering. We affirm the judgment. .

FACTS

The Escort Service

Mayo ran ah escort service, Exotic Secrets. The escort service charged $150 to $300 for a one-hour “private dance.” Six or seven out of every 10 customers requested sexual services. The fees for the sexual services ranged from $50 to $1,500, depending on the services provided. The core group of women gave all their earnings to Mayo, including fees from sexual services, and he paid for all their living expenses, including rent, food, and cell phones used in the…