Does Penal Code section 136.1, subdivision (b)(2), which prohibits dissuading or attempting to dissuade a victim or witness from causing a charging document “to be sought and prosecuted, and assisting in the prosecution thereof,” encompass attempts to dissuade a victim or witness after a charging document has been filed?

Review on this issue has also been granted with briefing deferred in:

• People v. Gaytan (F080702) [nonpub. opn.], review granted 8/31/2022 (S275599)
• People v. Towner (C095094) [nonpub. opn.], review granted 5/17/2023 (S279107)
• People v. Burgess (C095650) [nonpub. opn.], review granted 7/12/2023 (S280162)
• People v. Timms (A163864) [nonpub. opn.], review granted 8/30/2023 (S281020)