People v. Aufmann CA4/1

I.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Aufmann entered Parker Construction's building "and stole tools with the intent to

permanently deprive." He stole an automobile belonging to Nicholas Gallego and had a

prior conviction of felony vehicle theft. Aufmann committed an assault upon Gallego

with an automobile, a deadly weapon. Aufmann stole property valued at over $950 from

Jeffrey Rubin. Aufmann entered a building occupied by Stephen Games with the intent

to commit theft. These crimes occurred between June and November 2012.

II.

DISCUSSION

A.

Appointed Appellate Counsel's Brief

Appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief summarizing the facts and

proceedings below. Counsel asks this court to review the record for error as mandated by

People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende) and Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S.

738 (Anders). Counsel lists the following "[i]ssues which were considered by appellate

counsel:" (1) Whether Aufmann's plea was knowing and intelligent. (2) Whether the

court properly calculated pretrial credits. (3) Whether the court properly imposed the

fines and fees. (4) Whether Aufmann was denied the right to present his defense, and had

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