People v. Rosas CA2/4

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION FOUR

THE PEOPLE, B260093

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. TA131226) v.

ERNESTO ROSAS, JR.,

Defendant and Appellant.

APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Patrick Connolly, Judge. Jasmine Patel, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. No appearance for Respondent.

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On December 4, 2014, appellant, a self-admitted gang member, approached the victim, the victim’s brother, the victim’s cousin, and the victim’s fiancée at the victim’s restaurant. Appellant said he was there to collect money owed to the Mexican Mafia. Appellant told the victim that if he did not pay $7,000 within the hour, he would be killed. The victim’s fiancée called the police, and appellant was arrested at the restaurant. On October 22, 2014, appellant pled no contest to one count of attempted extortion, and admitted related gang allegations. He was sentenced to seven years to life. Appellant filed a timely notice of appeal, and requested a certificate of probable cause, which was denied. After examining the record, appointed appellate counsel filed a brief raising no issues, but asking this court to independently review the record on appeal pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 1 25 Cal.3d 436, 441-442. (See Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 264.) On June 10, 2015, we advised appellant he had 30 days within which to submit by brief or letter any contentions or argument he wished this court to consider. No response was received. This court has examined the entire record in accordance with People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d at pages 441-442, and is satisfied appellant’s attorney has fully complied with the responsibilities of counsel, and no arguable issues exist. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of conviction.