People v. Montgomery CA2/8

BACKGROUND

Montgomery and Concepcion H. began to date in January or February 2012. During their relationship, Montgomery often gave Concepcion gifts and money. When she attempted to end the relationship in March and reunite with her boyfriend of 12 years, Montgomery began to harass her. He called her constantly, sometimes more than 30 times a day, and followed her wherever she went. Concepcion applied for and received a protective order against Montgomery on May 29, 2012. Despite the protective order, Montgomery went to her workplace and home, hoping to speak with her. He also continued to call and harass her. Montgomery was arrested for violating the protective order on July 27, 2012. That day, Montgomery told Concepcion “if I go to jail, it’s going to be on” and [it’s] going to get ugly.” He then sent letters to Concepcion while incarcerated, urging her not to come to court or cooperate with the prosecution. In total, he sent her eight letters and two postcards from jail. In the letters, he told her he loved her and pleaded with her not

1 All further section references are to the Penal Code, unless otherwise specified.

2 to go to court. He also asked her to tell his probation…