People v. Cervantes

Opinion

HANSON, J.

Iníroduction

Defendant Daniel Duran Cervantes (hereinafter defendant) who requested and was granted permission to represent himself in the trial court appeals from a conviction, following a juiy trial, of rape in violation of Penal Code section 261, subdivision 2.

Defendant’s guilt was established by the testimony of the victim, Catherine G., corroborated in part by her brother and by defendant’s evasive conduct in order to avoid apprehension and trial.

The Facts

Defendant, a casual acquaintance of Catherine G. (age 17 and engaged to be married to a man away in the military…