People v. Rivera CA4/3

FACTS

Rivera married the victim, Jane Doe, in 2003. Throughout their marriage, Rivera engaged in acts of domestic violence. At times the couple separated and then later reconciled, making an effort to work things out. In May 2001, Doe obtained a three-year restraining order against Rivera. This case involves two incidents of domestic violence occurring in June 2013 and March 2014. Rivera has a lengthy criminal history. In July 2004, Rivera pleaded guilty 1 to spousal battery. (Pen. Code, § 273.5, subd. (a).) In October 2006, he pleaded guilty to spousal battery (§ 273.5, subd. (a)), and in August 2008, he pleaded guilty to violating a protective order (§ 166, subd. (c)). And in May 2011, he pleaded guilty to assault by means of great bodily injury (§ 245, subd. (a)(1)), spousal battery (§ 273.5, subd. (a)), criminal threats (§ 422), and false imprisonment (§ 236). One night in June 2013, Rivera and Doe attended a party. Rivera became intoxicated, and there was an altercation. During the quarrel, Rivera hit Doe and kicked her with his shoe or boot while she was on the ground. The impact caused Doe to sustain two open wounds on her forehead, leaving a scar and bruising around her…