P.

DISCUSSION

After reviewing the record on appeal and the court file for defendant’s prior strike, defendant’s appointed appellate counsel filed a brief raising no issues and asked this court to independently review the record pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. On April 11, 2013, we sent a letter to defendant advising him of the nature of the

1 It was also alleged that due to defendant’s prior serious felony conviction, any executed sentence had to be served in state prison pursuant to Penal Code section 1170, subdivision (h). 2 Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531.

2 brief that had been filed and informing him that he had 30 days within which to submit any issues that he wished us to consider. We have received no response. We have reviewed the record and are satisfied that no arguable issues exist. Defendant has received effective appellate review of the judgment entered against him. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 277-279; People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 123-124.)

DISPOSITION

The judgment is affirmed.

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS

SUZUKAWA, J.

We concur:

EPSTEIN, P. J.

WILLHITE, J.

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