People v. Nikolayan CA2/2

FACTS

Prosecution Evidence Shirley F. met a man who introduced himself to her as Tony as she was walking on the street. She had seen him park a car that was later identified as a black Dodge Magnum. Tony was later identified as Tigran Bedrosian. Bedrosian told Shirley he wanted to meet with her later to talk about a movie. She agreed to meet him at 6:00 p.m. at the Elephant Bar in Burbank, and she put his telephone number in her phone. While Shirley waited for Bedrosian at the bar, she ordered something to eat and drink. Bedrosian arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m. with another man, later identified as defendant. Shirley was seated in between them at the bar. Bedrosian said defendant did not speak English. Bedrosian and defendant spoke Armenian, which Shirley recognized from past interaction with Armenians. Bedrosian ordered drinks for all three of them. As more drinks were ordered, Shirley consumed the drinks placed in front of her. All three of them went outside to smoke and re-entered the bar. Shirley had no memory of the events occurring shortly after they returned to the bar, which was at approximately 6:45 p.m.. The last thing Shirley remembered was Bedrosian saying…