P. v. Smith
A jury found defendant guilty of battery on a former cohabitant that resulted in a traumatic condition (Pen. Code, S 273.5, subd. (a)), and felony battery (S 243, subd. (d)). Defendant was sentenced to 18 years in state prison and ordered to pay a restitution fine.
Defendant appeals, contending (1) the trial court erred in excluding evidence of the victim's prior misdemeanor prostitution convictions; (2) the court erred in admitting an act of prior domestic violence against the same victim; and (3) defense counsel failed to provide effective representation during sentencing. Court affirm the judgment.
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