People v. Menchaca

Opinion

SPENCER, P. J.

Introduction

Defendant Francisco Menchaca appeals from a judgment of conviction entered after a jury trial. Prior to trial, the People’s motion to admit in evidence certain out-of-court statements of the victim under the recent complaint doctrine was granted and defendant’s motion to suppress his out-of-court admissions was denied. The jury found defendant guilty of burglary (Pen. Code, § 459) and rape (Pen. Code, § 261, subd. (2)), after which defendant was sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law.

Procedural Background

Defendant is a Spanish-speaking…