People v. Zimmerman CA5

FACTS

Background On August 10, 1987, Zimmerman, who was then 19 years old, waited in a stolen truck in the parking lot of a hospital until he saw a female staff member drive off and he began following her. Zimmerman passed the woman and stopped his truck in a narrow part of the road, forcing the woman to stop her car. Zimmerman exited the truck with a gun in his hand, pointed it at the woman, and ordered her out of her car. He then grabbed her by the arm and attempted to get her into his truck. After the woman broke free, Zimmerman fired a shot in the air and threatened to shoot her. Zimmerman again grabbed her by the arm and attempted to force her into his truck. As they struggled, Zimmerman hit the woman in the head with the gun. When another vehicle approached, Zimmerman got in his truck and left, alone. On January 29, 1988, the district attorney filed a first amended information charging Zimmerman with attempted kidnapping (count I/§§ 664/207, subd. (a)) and assault with a firearm (count II/§ 245, subd. (a)(2)). Each count also alleged a personal use of a firearm enhancement (§ 12022.5). Zimmerman then pled not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI) to both…