People v. Ramirez CA4/2

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On June 4, 2014, defendant was charged with one count of felony spousal abuse

(§ 273.5, subd. (a)) and one count of misdemeanor battery on a spouse (§ 243, subd.

(e)(1)). On July 10, 2014, defendant pled guilty to felony spousal abuse and the other

count was dismissed. Prior to pleading guilty, defendant initialed numerous boxes on the

plea form, including the following:

“B. CONSEQUENCES OF PLEA (1 through 5 apply to everyone): [¶] . . . [¶]

4. If I am not a citizen of the United States, I understand that this conviction may have the

consequences of deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of

naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States. [¶] . . . [¶] C. DEFENDANT’S

STATEMENT: [¶] . . . [¶] 4. I have had adequate time to discuss with my attorney (1)

my constitutional rights, (2) the consequences of any guilty plea, and (3) any defenses I

may have to the charges against me.”(Original boldface.)

At the end of the plea form, defendant signed on the line designated for the

defendant, which stated immediately above the signature line: “I have read and

understand this entire document. I waive and…