Opinion ID: 2584893
Heading Depth: 5
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Jail Witnesses' Testimony

Text: Ten inmates who knew defendant in the Indio Jail testified as to defendant's good character, his efforts to assist other inmates with legal matters, and his participation in religious studies and activities. One inmate, Anthony Peoples, also testified that Hilda Riggs told him she had committed the murder, although a note Peoples sent to defendant (in which he offered to testify) stated that Hilda said she didn't it [ sic. ] Another inmate, Donovan Dumas, testified that Hilda made disparaging comments about defendant while in the jail. Several law enforcement and correctional officers who worked at the jail testified that defendant was generally courteous to the staff and friendly with the inmates, although he had been in some fights with other inmates. Defendant assisted in keeping the jail's law library organized and functioning.