People v. Bartholomew

Filed 11/28/22 See dissenting opinion CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION SIX THE PEOPLE, 2d Crim. No. B316314 (Super. Ct. No. 19F-02430) Plaintiff and Appellant, (San Luis Obispo County) v. THOMAS BENJAMIN BARTHOLOMEW, Defendant and Respondent. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND Thomas Benjamin Bartholomew was charged in a felony complaint with attempting to dissuade a witness (Pen. Code, § 136.1, subd. (b)(1)). 1 The complaint also alleged prior strikes (§§ 667, subds. (d) & (e), 1170.12, subds. (b) & (c)) and prior…