People v. Clody CA4/3

DISCUSSION

We construe Clody’s letter to be an abandonment of his appeal. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.316(a).) Therefore, we exercise our discretion to dismiss the appeal and direct immediate issuance of the remittitur. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.316(b)(2).) Our decision is final on filing. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.316(b)(2)(B).)

DISPOSITION

The appeal is dismissed. Our decision is final on filing and the clerk of this court is directed to issue the remittitur immediately.

THOMPSON, J.

WE CONCUR:

ARONSON, ACTING P. J.

FYBEL, J.

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