People v. Majidi CA2/2

FACTS

Anthony Lucas is a salesperson at Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys. On November 23, 2012, he assisted defendant with the test drive and ostensible purchase of a pre-owned Hyundai Sonata. In connection with the transaction, defendant filled out and signed a credit application, providing information such as his name, address, references, and monthly income. Lucas gave the application to the sales manager, Darin Lawrence, to complete a credit check. Lawrence determined that a $5,000 down payment was required for defendant to purchase the car. Defendant agreed to the terms and was taken to the finance department to meet with Fedy Giragosian, the finance manager. Defendant reviewed and signed purchase documents and provided Giragosian with a personal check for $5,000 from a Citibank account. Giragosian observed defendant to be very cooperative and easygoing. He accepted every option offered and signed all the agreements immediately, as if he wanted to finish with the purchase as soon as possible.

All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise stated.

2 When defendant exited Giragosian’s office, Lucas informed him that he needed to follow defendant to…