People v. Delafuente CA4/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaJune 13, 2025D084666California227 words

Opinion

Opinion

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On March 3, 2022, Delafuente confronted a gas station clerk. Delafuente walked behind the counter before pushing and punching the clerk. The clerk attempted to get away from Delafuente but slipped and fell to the ground. Delafuente proceeded to kick and punch the clerk while he was on the ground; he stopped his assault when witnesses intervened.

DISCUSSION

Counsel has filed a brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende) and has not raised any specific issues. Counsel asks this court to review the record independently for error as required by Wende. We offered Delafuente the opportunity to file his own brief on appeal, but he has not done so.

The abstract of judgment erroneously lists a conviction for a violation of section 243, subdivision (d) instead of section 245, subdivision (a)(4). We order the abstract of judgment corrected accordingly. 2 We have reviewed the entire record in accordance with Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436 and have not found any reasonably arguable appellate issues. Competent counsel has represented Delafuente on this appeal.

DISPOSITION

The judgment is affirmed. The trial court is directed to amend the abstract…

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