People v. Hall CA5

INTRODUCTION

Christopher Ray Hall (appellant) pled no contest to felony vandalism (Pen. Code, § 594, subd. (b)(1))1 and admitted a prior strike conviction allegation (§§ 667, subds. (b)– (i), 1170.12, subds. (a)–(d)). He was sentenced to 32 months in state prison in accordance with his plea agreement. On appeal, appellant’s appointed counsel filed a brief with this court pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, identifying no error and asking this court to review the record and determine if there are any reasonably arguable issues on appeal. Appellant was afforded an opportunity to submit a supplemental letter or brief but failed to do so in the time allotted. We have conducted an independent review of the record and find no error. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On April 23, 2024, appellant broke into the victim’s residence and destroyed her television. The victim is the mother of appellant’s children. There was an active criminal protective order prohibiting appellant from contacting the victim or coming within 100 yards of her residence.2 The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed a complaint charging appellant with first degree residential burglary (§§ 459, 460, subd…