People v. Morgan CA4/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 19, 2014D065020California393 words

Opinion

Opinion

STATEMENT OF FACTS

In the burglary case, D065197, the victim came home on March 30, 2013, and

discovered his home had been entered. He saw a woman outside and a man inside.

When he approached, the man and the woman fled.

That evening the victim gave a description of the male suspect. About one month

later the victim was arrested and found himself in custody with Morgan. The victim was

afraid. After he was released from custody the victim was visited by several people who

urged him not to testify.

The victim testified he was under the influence of drugs at the time of the

burglary. He testified he thought Morgan was not the burglar.

DISCUSSION

As we have noted appellate counsel has indicated she is unable to discover any

reasonably arguable issue for reversal on appeal. Thus, counsel asks this court to review

the record as required by Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436. In accordance with Anders,

supra, 386 U.S. 738, counsel has identified the following possible, but not arguable

issues for our consideration:

1. Whether it was error for Officer Magana to testify, without objection, that he

was very familiar with Morgan due to prior police contacts?

2. Whether it was…

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