People v. Astalis

Opinion

RICCIARDULLI, J.

INTRODUCTION

Defendant John Astalis appeals the judgment of conviction following a jury trial for violating a restraining order (Pen. Code, § 273.6, subd. (a)), and for making repeated telephone calls and repeated contact by means of an electronic communication device with the intent to annoy or harass (Pen. Code, § 653m, subd. (b)). On appeal, he seeks reversal of only the conviction for making repeated calls and repeated electronic contacts, contending that Penal Code section 653m, subdivision (b), is unconstitutionally overbroad under the First Amendment, and violates…