People v. Sumner

On November 12, 1965, the District Attorney of Los Angeles County charged defendant with kidnapping and three violations of section 288a of the Penal Code. With respect to each of the latter charges it was also alleged that the act was done “by force, violence, duress, menace and threats of great bodily harm.” Two prior felonies—escape and burglary—were also charged. After pleading not guilty and denying the priors, defendant eventually pleaded guilty, to one of the 288a counts. The priors and the allegation with respect to force, etc., were stricken. On February 16, 1966, he was sentenced to…