People v. West CA1/3

DISCUSSION

West’s appointed counsel filed a Wende brief, which set forth the material facts but did not raise any issues for our consideration. Counsel requested we independently review the record to determine whether there exists any nonfrivolous issue for appeal. (Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436.) The brief also included a declaration that counsel had written to West, provided a copy of the brief that counsel was filing, and informed West of his right to file a supplemental brief. West did not exercise this right. We have examined the entire record and are satisfied that West’s attorney has fully complied with his responsibilities and that no arguable issues exist. (Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436.) West’s notice of appeal states it “is based on the sentence or other matters occurring after the plea that do not affect the validity of the plea.” However, the only postplea actions were in connection with his plea. A Cruz

4 On February 24, 2025, this case was fully briefed.On April 10, 2025, the case was transferred by California Supreme Court order from the Third Appellate District (where it had been designated case No. C101654) to the First Appellate District.

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