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The People of the State of California v. Ricky Garcia
Date: 11-10-2026
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Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, San Diego County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: San Diego County, California, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
San Diego, California, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant with having sex with a jail inmate in violation of California Penal Code Section 289.6 PC.
Ricky Garcia, a member of the regional law enforcement agency since March 2018, allegedly had sex repeatedly with an inmate at Las Colinas women's jail in Santee.
It is a crime in California for a jailer, police officer, or corrections staff member to have sex with an inmate.
Key Details Under California Law
• California Penal Code Section 289.6 PC: It is illegal for a jail or prison staff member, corrections officer, or contractor to engage in sexual activity with an inmate.
• Consent Does Not Matter: Under state law, the act is a crime even if the inmate appears to consent. Because inmates are in custody, the law treats them as unable to legally consent to a staff member.
• Penalties: Depending on the specific act and circumstances, the offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony (wobbler) carrying up to a year in jail and heavy fines.
Ricky Garcia, a member of the regional law enforcement agency since March 2018, allegedly had sex repeatedly with an inmate at Las Colinas women's jail in Santee.
It is a crime in California for a jailer, police officer, or corrections staff member to have sex with an inmate.
Key Details Under California Law
• California Penal Code Section 289.6 PC: It is illegal for a jail or prison staff member, corrections officer, or contractor to engage in sexual activity with an inmate.
• Consent Does Not Matter: Under state law, the act is a crime even if the inmate appears to consent. Because inmates are in custody, the law treats them as unable to legally consent to a staff member.
• Penalties: Depending on the specific act and circumstances, the offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony (wobbler) carrying up to a year in jail and heavy fines.
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About This Case
Which court heard The People of the State of California v. Ricky Garcia?
This case was heard in Superior Court, San Diego County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of California v. Ricky Garcia?
Plaintiff's attorney: San Diego County, California, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of California v. Ricky Garcia decided?
This case was decided on November 10, 2026.