People v. Beman

Filed 2/21/19 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION TWO THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, A153841 v. ERIC RODNEY BEMAN, (Contra Costa County Super. Ct. No. 5-152089-9) Defendant and Appellant. Defendant pleaded no contest to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking based on allegations that for more than seven years, he and his coconspirators used threats, force, and violence in pimping at least three victims. Defendant also pleaded no contest to two counts of human trafficking for his conduct against one…