People v. Dreas

*627Opinion

CALDECOTT, P. J.

The principal issue presented on this appeal is whether the administering of drugs to overcome the victim’s resistance can constitute the element of force within the meaning of Penal Code section 211.1

Saban Dreas appeals from a judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, of three counts of robbery, three counts of administering drugs with intent to commit a felony (§ 222), three counts of burglary and two counts of auto theft.

The facts in each of the three instances are basically the same. Appellant would patronize a bar, strike up a conversation with the victim, a…