P. v. Puerto
Defendants and appellants Juan C. Abelar and Felix Alberto Puerto were convicted by jury in count 1 of carjacking in violation of Penal Code section 215, subdivision (a),[1] and in count 2 with first degree robbery in violation of section 211. The jury further found, as to both counts, that a principal was armed with a firearm (§ 12022, subd. (a)(1)) and defendants used a firearm (§ 12022.53, subd. (b)). The trial court sentenced Abelar to 15 years in state prison. Puerto received a 19-year state prison term.
Defendants filed timely notices of appeal. This court appointed attorneys to represent defendants on appeal. Both appointed counsels filed briefs raising no issues but requesting this court to independently review the record for arguable appellate contentions pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Each defendant was advised by letter from this court of his right to file a supplemental brief within 30 days. The 30-day period has elapsed as to both defendants, and no supplemental briefs have been received.
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