P. v. Sengphachanh CA4/1
A jury convicted Steve Sengphachanh of a lewd act on Jane Doe, the 12-year-old daughter of his best friend, and found true the allegation he had “substantial sexual conduct” with Jane, making him ineligible for probation. (Pen. Code, §§ 288, subd. (a), 1203.066, subd. (a)(8).) The jury deadlocked on the charge that Sengphachanh committed aggravated sexual assault of Jane. (§ 269, subd. (a).) The trial court declared a mistrial as to that charge and later dismissed it on the People’s motion. The court sentenced Sengphachanh to the upper term of eight years in state prison and imposed various fines and fees.
On appeal, Sengphachanh asserts several errors deprived him of his constitutional right to a fair trial and mandate reversal of his conviction.
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