People v. Parker CA4/3

FACTS

After running away from her mother, L.H. went to live with her father, her stepmother, and their three children in Anaheim. Parker, L.H.’s stepgrandmother, lived nearby.

1 All further statutory references are to the Penal Code. 2 In light of the issue raised on appeal, we provide an abbreviated summary of the facts.

2 L.H. was 14 years old and had a difficult time adjusting to living with her father and his family, all of whom she barely knew. Her stepsiblings made accusations against her, and her behavior did not always conform to what her father, stepmother, and Parker expected of her. Beginning in 2018, when L.H. was 15 years old, she was 3 physically abused by her father, stepmother, and Parker. In June 2018, L.H.’s stepmother took her to the home of her stepmother’s childhood friend in Los Angeles. Her stepmother told the friend things had gone “too far” and asked if L.H. could stay with her while L.H.’s injuries healed. The friend refused because she was opposed to the abuse being inflicted upon L.H. and did not want to be involved. L.H. and her stepmother left, but later that day, L.H. was dropped off at the friend’s house. The friend took L.H. to a Los Angeles…