People v. Madrigal CA3

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaFebruary 23, 2024C096959California5,809 words

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Mesiwala, J.

Filed 2/23/24 P. v. Madrigal CA3

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Sacramento) ----

THE PEOPLE, C096959

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 21FE012376)

v.

CHRISTIAN MADRIGAL,

Defendant and Appellant.

Victim went to a nightclub with her friends to celebrate her birthday. One of her friends (girlfriend) was dating defendant Christian Madrigal and brought him to the celebration. At the end of the night, victim was drunk. Victim and girlfriend stayed at defendant’s nearby apartment so they did not have to drive home. While girlfriend was sleeping in the bedroom, defendant kissed victim on the couch in the living room, despite victim’s protests, and had sex with her. A jury found defendant guilty of…

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