Luper
People v. Luper
Opinion
Opinion
BACKGROUND
Appellant Donnell Luper was committed to a state hospital in 2014 pursuant to section 1026 of the Penal Code1 after he was found not guilty of felony vandalism (§ 594, subds. (a), (b)(1)) by reason of insanity (NGI). On August 27, 2020, pursuant to the People’s petition, the trial court ordered Appellant’s commitment extended for two 2 years pursuant to section 1026.5, subdivision (b). In his brief, Appellant’s counsel advises that he has reviewed the record of the section 1026.5 proceedings and found no arguable issues to raise on appeal. Counsel has further notified Appellant of his right to file a supplemental brief within 30 days of September 7, 2021, identifying any issues he believes warrant review and of his right to a copy of the record on appeal to facilitate such briefing. This court also notified Appellant of his right to file a supplemental brief. Appellant has not filed a supplemental brief. Counsel has taken these steps in accordance with the procedures articulated in People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende)3 and requests that we independently review the record for error pursuant to those same procedures. We