People v. Roth

The record contains evidence of these events: On October 13, 1962, about 4 a.m. defendant, a youth of 18, accompanied by a juvenile named Tim, aged 17, arrived at Zuma Beach. They had been drinking Scotch whiskey and beer since 7 o’clock the previous evening, though by defendant's own statement he was not drunk. As they walked along the beach they saw a young couple, George and Betty, sleeping on the beach under a blanket. Defendant pulled off the blanket and attacked George, seizing him by the throat. Tim took Betty by the throat and lifted her up. While George fought with defendant, Betty…