People v. Jeffries CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

We first observe that Jeffries does not challenge either the admissibility or the

sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. Thus we will provide a limited

statement of facts to give context to the discussion which follows.

The victim in this case, Michael Welch, operates a plumbing business. In October

2012, Welch met Jeffries at a function in Pismo Beach. At some point they discussed

Jeffries working for Welch on a part-time basis.

About a month later, Jeffries contacted Welch and they agreed Jeffries would do

some work for Welch. He would be paid $100 per day and would receive his train fare.

Jeffries did work for Welch for three days and was paid $300 plus train fare.

Jeffries returned to San Diego again in December 2012 on a Sunday evening. He

stayed at Welch's home that night. Jeffries worked Monday and returned to Welch's

home. Welch went out and returned with another person at about 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. that

night. When he returned he found beer cans about the house and Jeffries in an

intoxicated condition.

Welch ordered Jeffries to pack up and leave, at which point Jeffries became

enraged. Once they got into…