People v. Trotter

Opinion

STONE, P. J.

Howard Arthur Trotter appeals from a jury conviction of assault with intent to commit rape (count I, Pen. Code, § 220) and false imprisonment (count II, Pen. Code, § 236). We affirm the judgment.

The Evidence

Theresa, the 14-year-old victim in this case, babysat for appellant’s stepdaughter for approximately one year prior to this incident. One Saturday evening as Theresa was walking down the street across from appellant’s home appellant called to her; she crossed the street and approached him.

Theresa testified that appellant “kind of grabbed onto” her arm and “kind of…