People v. Harris CA5

INTRODUCTION

Appellant/defendant Louis Gene Harris was charged with multiple felonies as a result of two domestic violence cases. He entered into a negotiated disposition and was sentenced to four years. On appeal, his appellate counsel has filed a brief that summarizes the facts with citations to the record, raises no issues, and asks this court to independently review the record. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).) We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Case No. 12CM2391 On or about July 7, 2012, defendant willfully and unlawfully used force upon Yolanda W. (Yolanda), his girlfriend. On July 9, 2012, complaint No. 12CM2391 was filed in the Superior Court of Kings County which charged defendant with count I, misdemeanor use of force and violence on Yolanda, a cohabitant (Pen. Code, § 243, subd. (e)(1)).1 On the same day, the court issued a protective order for defendant to stay away from Yolanda. On July 13, 2012, defendant pleaded no contest. The court placed defendant on formal probation for three years under various terms and conditions, including enrollment in and completion of a domestic violence batterer’s program. The court also terminated the protective…