P. v. Aguilar
Steven Aguilar appeals a judgment of conviction entered after he pleaded nolo contendere to one count of attempted murder, and admitted that a principal intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury, and that the crime was committed to benefit a criminal street gang. (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189, 664, 12022.53, subds. (c), (e), 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(C).)[1] We appointed counsel to represent him in this appeal. After counsel's examination of the record, he filed an opening brief raising no issues. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441.) On October 25, 2011, we advised Aguilar that he had 30 days within which to personally submit any contentions or issues that he wished to raise on appeal. We have received a response from him contending that his nolo contendere plea is invalid because he entered it under stress and without sufficient time to consider the consequences. He adds that he did not understand the advisement of his constitutional rights prior to entering the plea. Pursuant to People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 123-124, we present a factual and procedural summary of the case, and a brief discussion of Aguilar's contentions.
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