P. v. Esquivel CA1/3
We detailed the factual and procedural background of this case in our earlier nonpublished decision affirming Esquivel’s convictions. (See People v. Esquivel (Case No. A149692, June 25, 2019 [nonpub. opn.] (Esquivel I).) We repeat the basic facts from that case nearly verbatim and include from the trial court record in case no. A149692 additional facts in the discussion section to the extent necessary to address Esquivel’s contentions on appeal.
The charges filed against Esquivel arose from an incident that took place the evening of May 22, 2011, when the then 21-year-old defendant killed Bridain Harold. The evidentiary portion of the trial was presented over the course of 20 days spanning January 27 to March 2, 2016. The jury heard the testimony of over 30 witnesses and considered over 150 exhibits.
The People’s position at trial was that Esquivel murdered Harold and had not acted in either perfect or imperfect self-defense.
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