People v. Vasquez CA5

INTRODUCTION

Appellant and defendant Victor Romero Vasquez appealed, with a certificate of probable cause, from a final judgment following a no contest plea that disposed of all issues between the parties. (Pen. Code, §§ 1237, 1237.5.)1 Counsel for appellant filed an opening brief summarizing the pertinent facts and raising no issues, but asking this court to review the record independently. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).) The opening brief also includes a declaration from counsel stating appellant was advised of his right to file a brief of his own with this court. By letter dated December 4, 2025, this court also invited appellant to submit additional briefing within 30 days. Appellant did not file a response. Pursuant to Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436 and People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 110 (Kelly), we have reviewed the entire record and find no arguable error that would result in a disposition more favorable to appellant. Therefore, we affirm the judgment.

BACKGROUND

In March 2022, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department received a report of an assault at a residence identifying appellant as the suspect.2 Responding deputies were informed appellant…