People v. Gonzalez CA3

background and the facts of the crime. We affirm.

FACTS2

On April 28, 2010, police officers from various agencies responded to a reported kidnapping at defendant’s Sacramento address. They conducted a parole search and recovered a sawed-off shotgun. Officers then learned that defendant and alleged victim H.M. were at a residence in Rio Linda. Officers proceeded to that residence and intercepted a departing car. A loaded shotgun, a bloody shirt with duct tape, nylon rope, and two pillowcases were found in the car. Officers later located defendant and H.M. walking at a location in Rio Linda. H.M. had a large gash on his head. H.M. later told officers that, while held at defendant’s residence, he was struck in the head and kicked several times. H.M. was forced to change clothes and was driven to a tow yard where he and defendant remained for several hours. They later left the tow yard and were

Because the matter was resolved by plea, our statement of facts is taken from the probation officer’s report and the prosecutor’s statement of factual basis for the plea. The statement is limited to the kidnapping count.

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