P. v. Villa
After a plea bargain with the assistance of counsel, defendant David Villa pleaded no contest to a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, and admitted a prior juvenile strike adjudication (Penal Code § 1170, subd. (c)(1)). Two other counts and special allegations, one of which would have precluded probation, were dismissed as part of the bargain. A Romero motion[1] was granted, imposition of sentence was suspended, and defendant was placed on three years’ probation with credit for county jail time. Defendant filed a notice of appeal.
Defendant’s counsel filed an opening brief that raises no issues and asks this court for an independent review pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Defendant was notified of his right to file a supplemental brief and has not done so. After independent review of the record, we conclude there are no arguable issues to brief and affirm the judgment.
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