P. v. Ruiz CA3
On May 18, 2020, defendant arrived at the home of his spouse, Jenifer G. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.90(b)(4) [to protect personal privacy interests, courts may omit the last names of victims in criminal proceedings].) Although married, defendant and Jenifer lived in separate residences at the time because of defendant’s abusive conduct. Jenifer lived with her mother and four children in Stockton; defendant lived in Galt.
On seeing defendant at the door, Jenifer’s mother thought “something wasn’t quite right” because defendant “looked very aggressive” and she instructed Jenifer not to open the door. Jenifer opened the door anyway and an argument ensued. Defendant sought to leave with his nearly one-year-old daughter, whom he shared with Jenifer. But Jenifer, believing defendant was drunk, said he could not. Jenifer’s four children stood nearby.
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