People v. Dearman CA3

Filed 9/15/21 P. v. Dearman CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Colusa) ----

THE PEOPLE, C091422

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. CR603212)

v.

RYAN ALAN DEARMAN,

Defendant and Appellant.

On the eve of trial, defendant Ryan Alan Dearman sought to substitute his public defender with private counsel and continue the trial date. The trial court rejected defendant’s request and the case proceeded to trial, where the jury found defendant guilty of dissuading a witness (Pen. Code, § 136.1, subd. (b)(2); count I) and misdemeanor domestic battery (id., § 243, subd. (e)(1); count III). On appeal, defendant argues the trial court abused its discretion and violated his constitutional rights to due…