People v. Patterson CA1/2

BACKGROUND

On May 12, 2022, the Contra Costa County District Attorney filed an amended information charging Patterson with 10 counts arising out of two

1 separate incidents that took place on June 12, 2020 (counts 1–5) and February 29, 2020 (counts 6–10): infliction of corporal injury upon a spouse or cohabitant after a prior domestic violence conviction (Pen. Code, § 273.5, subd. (f)(1))1 (counts 1 & 6), assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury (§ 245, subd. (a)(4)) (counts 2 & 7), battery with serious bodily injury (§ 243, subd. (d)) (counts 3 & 8), contempt of court (§ 166, subd. (c)(1)) (counts 4, 5, & 10), and vandalism (§ 594, subd. (a)) (count 9). The information further alleged as an enhancement with respect to counts 1, 2, and 7 that Patterson committed those offenses “under circumstances involving domestic violence” within the meaning of section 12022.7, subdivision (e), and also alleged as an enhancement with respect to counts 3 and 8 that Patterson personally inflicted great bodily injury in the commission of those offenses. At trial Jane Doe and her friend A.G. both testified regarding the February 29 incident. A.G. was staying temporarily at Doe’s…