People v. Peters

formation with the crime of pimping for Sandra McClenden, a prostitute (Pen. Code, § 266h). He also was charged with and admitted three prior felony convictions. A jury found him guilty as charged. His motion for a new trial was denied; probation was denied; and he was sentenced to state prison.

He appealed from the judgment, contending:(1) That testimony of Sandra McClenden, at his preliminary hearing, was read at the trial in violation of his right under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution to- confront the witness against him at the time of trial, and to have the trier of…