What is the state of the law on sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Blay, A138380 (Cal. App. 2019):

Defendants appear to accept that the record establishes an adequate basis from which the jury could conclude that there was clearly both " 'a substantial period of watching and waiting for an opportune time to act' " and " 'a surprise attack on an unsuspecting victim.' " (People v. Russell, supra, 50 Cal.4th 1228, 1244.)

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