People v. Lazarus CA4/1

INTRODUCTION

Archison T. Lazarus appeals from a postjudgment order denying his nonstatutory

motion to withdraw his guilty plea and his petition to seal and destroy arrest records

related to the plea. Appointed appellate counsel filed a brief requesting we independently review the record for error. (See People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441-442

(Wende).) Lazarus filed his own supplemental brief asserting numerous trial court errors.

After reviewing the record and considering both appellate counsel's and Lazarus's briefs,

we have not identified any reasonably arguable appellate issues and affirm the order.

BACKGROUND

According to the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, an undercover

San Diego police officer approached Lazarus and asked Lazarus in street slang if Lazarus

knew where the officer could purchase marijuana. Lazarus asked how much the officer

wanted to purchase, and the officer indicated in street slang he wanted to purchase $

worth. After stating he could get the marijuana for the officer, Lazarus walked over to a

nearby, makeshift tent and spoke with someone inside. Lazarus walked back to the

officer and told the officer it would…