People v. Selim CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Peter A. Selim appeals from his convictions pursuant to a negotiated plea for possession of a dirk or dagger and dissuading a witness. We appointed counsel to represent Selim in this appeal. Selim’s appointed counsel reviewed the record and did not identify any arguable issues. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) Nor, after reviewing the record independently, have we. Therefore, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In an amended information, the People charged Selim with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (a)(1))1 involving a single victim, one count of possession of a dirk or dagger (§ 21310), and one count of dissuading a witness (§ 136.1, subd. (b)(1)). The People provided notice that the offenses were serious felonies within the meaning of Penal Code section 1192.7, subdivision (c), and violent felonies within the meaning of section 667.5, subdivision (c). The People alleged as to all three counts that Selim had two prior felony convictions within the meaning of section 1203, subdivision (e)(4); Selim was armed with and used a weapon at the time of the commission of the offenses within the meaning of California…