Gaut
People v. Gaut
Opinion
Opinion
Defendant, William Prince Gaut, appeals from his convictions for two counts of making terrorist threats. (Pen.Code, [1] § 422.) The trial court also found defendant had been convicted of a prior serious felony and served a prison term. (§§ 667, subd. (a)(1), 667.5 subd. (b), 1170.12.) Defendant argues there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction for violating section 422 as a matter of law because he was incarcerated when the threats were made. We disagree and affirm the judgment.
We view the evidence in a light most favorable to the judgment. ( Jackson v. Virginia (1979) 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 ; People v. Osband (1996) 13 Cal.4th 622, 690 , 55 Cal. Rptr.2d 26 , 919 P.2d 640 ; Taylor v. Stainer (9th Cir.1994) 31 F.3d 907, 908-909 .) Collette Blizzard met defendant at church in September 1999. They began dating shortly thereafter. Defendant began arguing with Ms. Blizzard, questioning where she was going and with whom she spoke. In November, defendant began grabbing Ms. Blizzard's clothing and pushing her against the wall during arguments. The arguments escalated during December. On New Year's Eve, defendant and Ms. Blizzard…