ARJON
People v. ARJON
Opinion
Opinion
Rubin, J.
Defendant and appellant Armando Arjon appeals from the judgment entered following a jury trial that resulted in Ms conviction of multiple counts of continuous sexual abuse and lewd or lascivious acts against two children under the age of 14 years. He contends the trial court prejudicially erred in failing to hear his Penal Code section 995 motion prior to trial. After review, we reverse the judgment in part and affirm in part.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Gabriella B. was bom in November 1989. From August 15, 1996, through May 23, 1997, she was placed as a foster child with defendant and his wife. Beginning December 1, 1996, and continuing throughout the time Gabriella resided with defendant, defendant sexually molested her on approximately 20 occasions. At trial, Gabriella described five specific incidents of sexual molestation.
Raylene S. was bom in June 1991. She lived with defendant and his wife in 1997 and 1998. At trial, Raylene described four incidents of sexual molestation defendant committed against her during that time.
In a 29-count amended information, defendant was charged with 12 counts of forcible lewd acts upon Gabriella (§ 288, subd. (b)(1)); 12…