People v. Seechan CA5

INTRODUCTION

In 2006, a jury convicted appellant of willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder (Pen. Code, § 664/187, subd. (a)),1 three counts of second degree robbery (§§ 211, 212.5, subd. (c)), and other related offenses and enhancements. Appellant was sentenced to 35 years to life, plus 41 years eight months in state prison. In 2023, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) sent a letter to the trial court identifying an error in the indeterminate abstract of judgment. The CDCR noted that the indeterminate abstract of judgment reflected that, as to the willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder count, the trial court incorrectly imposed an additional 15-year term pursuant to section 186.22, subdivision (b)(5). In response to the CDCR’s letter, the trial court held a hearing and ordered the 15-year term stricken from the indeterminate abstract of judgment. This appeal is taken from the trial court’s order. Appellant’s appointed counsel filed a brief with this court pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende), identifying no error and asking this court to review the record and determine if there are any reasonably…