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The People of the State of California v. Yesenita Malacara

Date: 03-28-2025

Case Number: SCD291032

Judge: Robert O. Amador

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 represented the Defendant charged with kidnapping.



One morning, Jesse[1] Malacara chased 11-year-old Isaiah M. across a busy street before putting him in a headlock, pulling him about 35 feet into an occupied store, and releasing him. On this evidence, a jury found Malacara guilty of kidnapping a child under the age of 14 (Pen. Code, §§ 207, subd. (a), 208, subd. (b); count 1) and false imprisonment by violence (§§ 236, 237(a); count 2). The court sentenced Malacara to an aggregate prison term of 43 years to life. Malacara challenges his convictions and sentence on multiple grounds.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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What was the outcome of The People of the State of California v. Yesenita Malacara?

The outcome was: Affirmed

Which court heard The People of the State of California v. Yesenita Malacara?

This case was heard in Superior Court, San Diego County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Robert O. Amador.

Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of California v. Yesenita Malacara?

Plaintiff's attorney: San Diego County, California District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Diego Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was The People of the State of California v. Yesenita Malacara decided?

This case was decided on March 28, 2025.