People v. Esquivel CA6

Filed 11/24/14 P. v. Esquivel CA6

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SIXTH APPELLATE DISTRICT

THE PEOPLE, H039035

(Santa Clara County Plaintiff and Respondent, Super. Ct. No. CC955951)

v.

FERMIN GUADARAMA ESQUIVEL,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Fermin Guadarama Esquivel appeals a judgment of conviction for multiple sexual offenses against three minors. On appeal, defendant asserts the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence, including expert testimony regarding child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome (CSAAS). Defendant also argues the trial court erred in ordering victim restitution.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS AND CASE

The incidents that gave rise to the criminal action in this case involved three minors, E.D., M.D. and…