People v. Osuna CA4/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 25, 2014D065880California206 words

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Opinion

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Two girls under the age of 14 were molested by Osuna over a period of time.

Osuna confessed to the allegations.

DISCUSSION

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

reasonably arguable issue for reversal on appeal. She has asked this court to review the

2 record on appeal. Pursuant to Anders, supra, 386 U.S. 738, counsel has identified the

following possible, but not reasonably arguable issues:

1. Did the court have jurisdiction to consider a restitution order nine years after

the original sentencing?

2. Was the original restitution order a sufficient basis for the court to retain

continuing jurisdiction?

3. Did the court abuse its discretion in setting the amount of restitution?

4. Did the court abuse its discretion in setting an amount of restitution based on a

civil judgment which included noneconomic damages?

We have reviewed the entire record pursuant to Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436 and

Anders, supra, 386 U.S. 738, and have not discovered any reasonably arguable issue for

reversal on appeal. Osuna has been represented by competent counsel on this appeal.

DISPOSITION

The order for restitution entered in…

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