P. v. Cannedy
Following a jury trial, defendant Earl Eugene Cannedy, Jr., was found guilty of three counts of lewd acts upon a child (Pen. Code, 288, subd. (a)) and one count of dissuading a witness from reporting a crime ( 136.1, subd. (b)(1)). The jury also found true the special allegation in connection with counts 2 and 3, that defendant had substantial sexual conduct with the victim within the meaning of section 1203.066, subdivision (a)(8). He was sentenced to state prison for a total term of 10 years eight months.[2] Defendant appeals, contending (1) the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence of his prior sexual activity under Evidence Code section 1108; (2) his counsel was ineffective; and (3) the cumulative error doctrine applies. Court find each of these contentions without merit. Defendant also petitions this court for a writ of habeas corpus. He seeks to reverse the judgment on the grounds his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. Court find defendants writ petition without merit. Accordingly, Court affirm the judgment.
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