P. v. Boyd CA4/1
In September 2020, the court held a remote preliminary hearing due to the Covid-19 emergency orders. Boyd’s objection to the remote hearing was overruled. Boyd was held to answer on the complaint.
In October 2020, Boyd filed a motion under section 995 to set aside the information because the preliminary hearing was conducted remotely. The motion was denied
In April 2021, Boyd pleaded guilty to all charges and admitted all allegations, pursuant to an agreement with the trial court for a sentence of 13 years in prison. Boyd was sentenced in accordance with the plea agreement.
Boyd filed a timely notice of appeal and obtained a certificate of probable cause.
Appellate counsel has filed a brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende), indicating counsel has not been able to identify any arguable issues for reversal on appeal.
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