In re Mark A. CA2/2

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaOctober 1, 2014B255260California240 words

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facts in evidence, Officer Sherman gave his opinion that the marijuana found in the backpack was possessed for purposes of sale. Minor testified that the marijuana was for his personal use, that he had purchased it that day for $350, saved from his allowance, and that he intended it to last him the rest of the summer. Minor claimed that he had originally acquired the scale for a chemistry class, but kept it to weigh the marijuana to make sure he received the correct amount at the time of purchase. Minor claimed that the small baggies were left over from prior uses and that he had forgotten to discard them. Minor denied that he had sold any of the marijuana or that he intended to sell it, but admitted that he told the arresting officer that if someone asked to buy some of his marijuana he would make the sale. We have examined the entire record and are satisfied that minor’s appellate counsel has fully complied with his responsibilities and that no arguable issue exists. We conclude that minor has, by virtue of counsel’s compliance with the Wende procedure

2 and our review of the record, received adequate and effective appellate review of the judgment entered against him in this…

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