P. v. Baca
On August 27, 2010, Jose Anthony Baca[1] was charged with first degree murder (count 1) (Pen. Code, § 187, subd. (a)),[2] and assault by a life prisoner (count 2) (§ 4500). As to each charge it was alleged that Baca personally used a deadly weapon (§ 12022, subd. (b)(1)). The complaint also alleged Baca had suffered one prior strike conviction (§§ 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170.12, 668).
On October 19, 2010, Baca entered into a negotiated guilty plea in which he admitted having committed the charges in count 1, in exchange for dismissal of the balance of the complaint. Baca was immediately sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, to be served consecutive to the current sentence he was serving. In addition, the trial court imposed a restitution fine of $10,000 (§ 1202.4, subd. (b)); a suspended $10,000 fine (§ 1202.45); a $30 criminal conviction assessment (Gov. Code, § 70373); and a $30 court security fee (§ 1465.8). No credits were awarded.
On November 4, 2010, Baca filed an appeal pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).
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