Opinion ID: 2584774
Heading Depth: 5
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Gabriel Hau Cruz

Text: [Prosecutor]: Okay. Now when he first came up, Gabriel, we are just talking about the first part of the incident. [¶] Okay? [¶] He put the gun to you and he took your watch and put the gun to Luis. [¶] Did you see him take property from anyone else at the beginning of the incident? [Witness]: Well, I only saw[¶] I didn't see that he took anything from him. But only[¶] I saw when I The Court: Sir The Witness: When I was asked if they had taken something from my brother. My brother-in-law. The Court: Sir, I want you to do me a favor here. [¶] You will be out of here a lot quicker if you listen carefully to the question and simply answer the question that is asked. [¶] They will get this entire story out little by little, but just listen to the question carefully and take your time. [¶] I think the last question was at any time during this incident did you see property taken from anyone other than yourself. [¶] Yes or no. The Witness: No. The Court: All right. [¶] Next question. [Prosecutor]: At some point after he came up and tried to rob the group that you were with, Gabriel, did he drop the gun? [Witness]: Yes. Q What was he doing with the gun right before he dropped the gun? The Interpreter: Your honor, let me inquire. The Court: Do so, please. The Witness: He only hit my brother with the gun.
[Defense counsel]: Now who was the person that he asked for? [¶] Do you remember the name? [Witness]: A He only asked for Eftie (phonetic). Q Can you spell that for us? A I do not know how you write that. Mr. Clark [defense counsel]: May I ask the interpreter to give me a phonetic spelling? The Court: Can you ask him if he is giving initials or giving a name. (The interpreter conferred with the witness.) The witness: Only a name. Eftie