People v. Kelley CA2/6

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 16, 2015B261271California273 words

Opinion

Opinion

FACTS

Kelley became intoxicated at a party he attended with his girlfriend. As Kelley and his girlfriend were leaving the party, they got into an argument. She did not want him to drive. Nevertheless, she got into the passenger seat of Kelley's car. Jason May, who was also at the party, tried to convince Kelley's girlfriend not to drive with Kelley. Kelley punched May. May fell to the ground. Kelley kicked or stomped on May's head a number of times. May was rendered unconscious. When a neighbor, who is a nurse, tried to help May, Kelley chased her away. May was still unconscious when the ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital. May did not regain consciousness until after he was admitted to the hospital.

DISCUSSION

Kelley appeals his sentence. We appointed counsel to represent Kelley in this appeal. After counsel's examination of the record, he filed an opening brief raising no issues. On May 20, 2015, May's counsel wrote to Kelley advising him of the filing of the brief and of his right to file a supplemental brief. Kelley has filed no such brief. We have reviewed the entire record and are satisfied that Kelley's attorney has fully complied…

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