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P. v. King CA4/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMarch 27, 2013D062629California216 words

Opinion

Opinion

DISCUSSION

On appeal, King's appointed appellate counsel filed an opening brief pursuant to

Wende, requesting that we conduct an independent review of the record to determine

whether there are any arguable appellate issues. (Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436.) Under

Anders, supra, 386 U.S. 738, he listed as possible but not arguable issues (1) whether the

evidence is sufficient to support the conviction, (2) whether King was denied his right to

a speedy trial, (3) whether the amount of the security fee ($80) imposed was correct, (4)

whether the $60 criminal conviction assessment was correct, (5) whether the trial court

should have considered the ability to pay restitution; (6) whether the issue of an ability to

3 pay was waived, and (7) whether a cane may be considered a deadly weapon. As we

have previously noted, at our invitation King filed a supplemental brief asserting (1) a

violation of his right to confront witnesses; and (2) a violation of his right to a speedy

trial.

We have reviewed the entire record in accordance with Wende, supra,

Cal.3d 436 and Anders, supra, 386 U.S. 738, and have not found any reasonably arguable

appellate issues. Competent counsel…

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