P.
P. v. Bentley CA4/1
Opinion
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,…