P. v. Brown CA2/3
Defendant Victor S. Brown was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment by violence after he detained a female companion (the victim) in his home while holding a knife near her throat. On appeal, defendant asks us to review the in camera proceeding conducted by the trial court pursuant to his motion for discovery of personnel records under Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess). We conclude the court followed the proper procedure. Defendant also contends the jury was improperly instructed that assault is a general intent, rather than a specific intent, crime. We reject this argument because it is contrary to the view of the California Supreme Court as expressed in People v. Williams (2001) 26 Cal.4th 779 (Williams). Accordingly, we affirm.
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