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People v. Baker

California Court of Appeal

Decided May 30, 2002No. G028224PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

FYBEL, J.

Guy Leslie Baker challenges his conviction by a jury for the crime of torture under Penal Code section 206 (all further statutory references are to the Penal Code). He contends the evidence was insufficient to prove he had the intent to cause cruel or extreme pain and suffering for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or any other sadistic purpose as required by section 206.

Evidence showed that Baker doused his wife, Jasmine, with gasoline, lit her on fire, and watched her bum. Jasmine suffered second and third degree bums over her extremities, neck, and torso that…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. People v. MinceyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
  2. People v. BeanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1988
  3. People v. BarnesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1986
  4. People v. Ralph International ThomasCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
  5. People v. BarreraCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1993

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. People v. PreCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2004
  2. People v. MISACalifornia Court of Appeal · 2006
  3. People v. MassieCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2006
  4. People v. LewisCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2004
  5. People v. PreCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2004

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