Kent

A jury convicted David Neil Kent of possessing child pornography (Pen. Code, § 311.11, subd. (a); all statutory references are to the Penal Code unless noted), attempting to distribute child pornography (§§311.2, subd. (c), 664), and distributing child pornography (§ 311.2, subd. (c)). It also convicted him of possessing methamphetamine for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378) and possessing cocaine (Health & Saf. Code, § 11350).

The court imposed a sentence of three years four months, but suspended execution of the sentence and placed Kent on probation under various terms and conditions, including a 365-day jail term and lifetime registration as a sex offender. We affirmed the judgment. (People v. Kent (Nov. 25, 2013, G047157) [nonpub. opn.].)

In July 2013, the probation officer filed a petition alleging Kent violated probation. In January 2014, the probation officer filed a second violation petition. The trial court found Kent violated probation and lifted the suspension of his sentence.

Kent’s appointed counsel filed a brief under the procedures outlined in People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 [ 158 Cal.Rptr. 839 , 600 P.2d 1071 ] (Wende). Counsel summarized the facts…