People v. Valenzuela CA6

facts but raising no issues. We notified defendant of his right to submit written argument on his own behalf and received no response. We have reviewed the entire record to determine if there are any arguable appellate issues. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 440-441.) We include here a brief description of the facts and procedural history of the case, and the conviction and punishment imposed. (People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 123-124.)

I. TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS

According to probation reports, in August 2012 defendant became angry when his girlfriend refused to give him a ride to an appointment. The couple’s then-three-month-

1 Unspecified statutory references are to the Penal Code. old daughter and the girlfriend’s then-six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship were present at the time. Defendant had two prior convictions for domestic violence against the girlfriend and was subject to a protective order allowing only peaceful contact with her. When the girlfriend refused to give him a ride, defendant shoved her into a wall with both hands several times. Defendant then walked into an adjoining room, picked up the girlfriend’s six-year-old daughter by…