People v. Abdi CA4/1

Filed 6/26/25 P. v. Abdi CA4/1 NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS California Rules of Court, rule 8.1115(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 8.1115(b). This opinion has not been certified for publication or ordered published for purposes of rule 8.1115.

COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION ONE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THE PEOPLE, D083994

Plaintiff and Respondent,

v. (Super. Ct. No. SCD296153)

MUNA ABDI,

Defendant and Appellant.

APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Diego County, Dwayne K. Moring, Judge. Affirmed. Annie Fraser, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. No appearance for Plaintiff and Respondent. Muna Abdi appeals a judgment following a guilty plea. Prior to Abdi’s plea, she made two unsuccessful motions pursuant to People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden) to substitute appointed counsel, and the trial court conducted competency proceedings pursuant to Penal Code section

1368.1 After the court found her competent, Abdi pleaded guilty to the offense. The court sentenced Abdi to probation in accordance with the plea agreement. Appellate counsel filed a brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende) indicating counsel has not identified any arguable issues for reversal on appeal. Counsel asks the court to review the record for error as mandated by Wende. We offered Abdi the opportunity to file her own brief on appeal, but she has not done so. We independently reviewed the record in this case consistent with our obligations under Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436 and Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 (Anders). Finding no arguable issues, we affirm the judgment. STATEMENT OF FACTS In September 2022, Abdi was charged with one count of first degree burglary in violation of section 459, with the special allegation of burglary of an inhabited building pursuant to section 460 subdivision (a). The trial court arraigned Abdi on the charge and appointed counsel. Abdi requested a hearing pursuant to Marsden to substitute appointed counsel. The court heard and denied the motion. In April 2023, the court suspended proceedings under section 1368 and ordered a forensic evaluation of Abdi. Dr. Valerie Rice evaluated Abdi and prepared a report, which the parties stipulated to receive into evidence. The court found Abdi competent to stand trial and reinstated criminal proceedings. At the readiness conference in July 2023, Abdi made a second Marsden motion. After the court heard and denied the motion, Abdi’s counsel declared