People v. Close CA3

Filed 1/28/25 P. v. Close CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Shasta) ----

THE PEOPLE, C100411

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. 22F0375)

v.

BRENT RAY CLOSE,

Defendant and Appellant.

Defendant Brent Ray Close appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his no contest plea. Defendant claims he should be allowed withdraw his plea because clear and convincing evidence demonstrates defense counsel overcame defendant’s free judgment by refusing to allow him to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and failing to consult with a mental health expert regarding potential mental health related defenses. We conclude defendant has not met his burden to demonstrate…