Pennington
People v. Pennington
Opinion
Opinion
Yegan, J.
Facts Patrick Henry worked as a manager for the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department. He issued keycards to persons who were authorized to enter waterfront private areas which are not open to the public. The keycards were used to unlock gates to these restricted areas, which were called "marinas." Only boat owners who rented boat slips and authorized guests were allowed to enter a marina. A visitor was not permitted to enter unless he was escorted by a keycard holder. The restrictions on entry to the marinas were set forth in a section of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code. On the entry side of the locked gate to Marina 3 (the Marina), a sign read: "Unauthorized entry prohibited. Boat owners and authorized guests only." Henry saw custodial workers exit through the gate. Appellant, who was outside the Marina, ran to the gate, "caught it before it locked into place," and entered the Marina. Henry recognized appellant and knew his entry was unauthorized. Appellant was no stranger to the harbor personnel. On May 5, 2009, he got into a "wrestling match" with a harbor patrol officer. On July 7, 2012, he threatened to stab a harbor patrol officer. Henry telephoned the Harbor Patrol…