People v. Sibrian

Opinion

BANKE, J.—

Introduction

Defendant Henry Sibrian appeals from his conviction of resisting an officer in violation of Penal Code section 69. He contends the trial court erred, first, in allowing expert testimony on excessive force and, second, in precluding defense counsel from questioning one of the officers involved in his arrest about a pending civil lawsuit against the officer. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on October 21, 2013, Contra Costa County Sheriff Sergeant Joseph Buford observed defendant commit various traffic violations. As Buford turned…