P. v. Thompson
Raymond Thompson entered a negotiated plea of no contest to attempted murder and admitted that he personally used a firearm and that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang. The plea was based on an incident that occurred on November 11, 2006, when defendant, who was affiliated with a gang, shot a man in the hand and in the abdomen. Defendant was sentenced to 18 years in state prison, comprised of the low term of 5 years for attempted murder, 3 years for firearm use and 10 years for the gang enhancement.
Defendant appealed and we appointed counsel to represent him. Counsel filed an opening brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441442, in which no issues were raised. This court then notified defendant that he could personally submit any contentions or issues that he wished us to consider.
In response to our invitation, defendant has submitted a supplemental brief in which he argues that his trial counsel rendered constitutionally ineffective assistance. Court disagree.
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