People v. Manning

Opinion

HOLLENHORST, Acting P. J.—

I. INTRODUCTION

Defendant Gary Lynn Manning appeals from his conviction of battery on an institutionalized victim (Pen. Code, 1 § 243.4, subd. (b)). He contends the trial court erred in (1) admitting evidence of defendant’s prior sexual offenses; (2) excluding expert testimony on the meaning of a People v. West 2 plea; and (3) failing to give a limiting instruction as to the victim’s fresh complaint. We find no error, and we affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Current Offense

On October 17, 2003, Jane Doe No. 1 had knee surgery at Arrowhead Regional…