Trevino
People v. Trevino
Opinion
Opinion
Perren, J.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On August 29, 2013, Cathy Coggins-Allen and her husband, Mike Allen, had dinner at a restaurant with appellant and his wife, Linda Trevino (Linda). Allen and appellant drank alcohol. After dinner, appellant drove Coggins-Allen and Allen to the RV where the couple had been living for several years. The RV has a truck-style cab with doors and is described as C-style, with a bed over the cab. Appellant parked his van in front of the RV. Around 2:15 a.m., appellant woke up Allen and Coggins-Allen and asked for a cigarette. He appeared intoxicated and distraught. A short while later, Coggins-Allen heard appellant arguing with Linda. Appellant then drove away in the van. When he returned, he started punching Linda and kicking her in the shins. After appellant drove away again, Coggins-Allen invited Linda into their RV. Appellant subsequently returned, pounded on the RV's side door and demanded that Linda come out. Linda refused. Appellant kicked the door numerous times, causing severe damage. Appellant started to climb into the RV through an open window. Allen tried to push appellant out of the window, but appellant grasped Allen's arms and dug…