P.
P. v. Newton CA2/5
Opinion
Opinion
Facts In the summer of 2010, Erika Jones lived in the Watts Arms Housing Complex with her young daughter. Erika's boyfriend, Dennis Hobson, stayed with her from time to time. Dominica Ealy and her daughter were also staying in the apartment. Appellant was the father of Dominica's child. At the end of June or the beginning of July, someone broke several windows in Erika's residence. Erika believed that appellant was involved. Dominica gave Erika $250. They did not discuss the purpose of this payment. Erika believed that it was compensation for the broken windows. Dominica believed it was rent.
1 All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise indicated.
2 As a result of the broken windows, Erika's landlord told her that he needed to inspect her residence. He reminded her that she was not allowed to have other people living with her. On July 15, 2010, Erika told Dominica that Dominica needed to leave for a few days, until the inspection was over. Dominica said that she had just given Erika $250 and it would not be easy for her to leave. Erika insisted. Dominica walked out. Shortly thereafter, a friend of Erika's came in and said,…