People v. Diedrich

Opinion

KAUS, J.

Ralph Diedrich, a former member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, appeals from a conviction of two counts of bribery (Pen. Code, § 165), and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery (Pen. Code, § 182, subd. 1). Leroy Rose appeals from a conviction on the conspiracy count.

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Facts — Outline

In 1970, the Grant Corporation (Grant) acquired a 4,200-acre parcel known as Anaheim Hills, and formed Anaheim Hills Incorporated (AHI) to develop the land. About half of this parcel was the subject of an agricultural preserve agreement, negotiated by the previous owner under the…