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P. v. Bentley CA4/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMay 1, 2013D062957California313 words

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Opinion

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On April 18, 2012, Bentley was apprehended by Walmart security personnel with

approximately $60 in stolen cosmetics in her bag. At trial, Bentley testified she had gone

to Walmart to purchase items and to exchange cosmetics. She denied stealing any items

and denied she had concealed cosmetics in her purse.

On June 3, 2012, Bentley and a man were apprehended at a Costco store with five

DVD's concealed in Bentley's purse. She admitted to the security personnel that she and

the man were shoplifting.

All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified. 2 At trial, Bentley denied shoplifting at Costco and denied that she was aware the

man had taken any DVDs. She denied that she had admitted to the security personnel

that she had been shoplifting.

Prior to trial, Bentley made two "Marsden"2 motions to replace appointed counsel.

Both motions were denied.

DISCUSSION

As we have previously noted, appellate counsel has filed a brief indicating he is

unable to identify any argument for reversal and asks this court to review the record for

error as mandated by Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436. Pursuant to Anders,…

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