People v. Martinez CA3

BACKGROUND

A. Defendant and Irma’s Marriage Defendant and Irma Martinez were married for 15 years. They lived in Winters, California, with their three children. During their marriage, defendant was a drug addict and he refused to get treatment for his addiction. In October 2012, the trailer in which they were living was rendered uninhabitable by a fire. Irma and the children moved in with Irma’s parents, without defendant. Between December 2012 and April 2013, Irma drove by the trailer every day on her way to work and could see that defendant was living in the trailer. In March 2013, Irma filed for a divorce. B. Mariani Nut Company Between 2005 and early 2011, defendant did seasonal work for the Mariani Nut Company (Mariani). Irma worked for Mariani consistently for approximately 18 years. Depending on Mariani’s needs, Irma would be sent to work at any one of Mariani’s multiple properties in Winters. During “nut season,” Irma worked primarily at the Dutton facility. If there was a problem with almonds, Irma would go to the Buckeye facility. If there was a problem with a full-time employee, Irma would report either to the East Baker Street office or the Edwards Street office. If…