People v. Burkett

Opinion

VARTABEDIAN, J.

On January 11, 1989, defendant Steve Burkett committed numerous sexually assaultive acts upon Darla F. after he had gained entrance into her home under false pretenses. An eight-count complaint was filed as a result of this incident. Count three alleged defendant raped (Pen. Code, § 261, subd. 2) 1 Darla F. This count further alleged defendant was a habitual criminal and subject to punishment pursuant to section 667.7 because he used a knife, inflicted great bodily injury, and had suffered two prior separate prison terms. On December 13,1990, defendant pleaded guilty to…