What is the relevant case law on sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Baltezor, F077646 (Cal. App. 2021):

To determine whether a touching was committed for the purpose of sexual arousal, relevant circumstances include the manner of touching and other lewd acts committed by the defendant. (People v. Martinez (1995) 11 Cal.4th 434, 445.) Here, S.B. testified Baltezor massaged her feet and legs all the way up before rubbing her vagina. She explained this happened more than five times and this was how the touching would start. Viewing such evidence in the light most favorable to the judgment, we conclude the jury could infer the requisite intent from the manner of touchingmassaging the other lewd

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