P. v. Jefferson

Filed 3/28/06 P. v. Jefferson CA1/2

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION TWO

Demetrius Jefferson appeals from sentences imposed on him in two cases following his pleas of guilty and admission of a violation of probation. His court-appointed counsel has filed a brief raising no issues and asking this court to independently review the record pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.

PROCEEDINGS BELOW

In Marin County Superior Court case No. SC135024, appellant, who was just about to turn 19, was charged by information with evading a police officer (Veh. Code, § 2800.2), unlawful taking of a motor vehicle (Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)), receiving a stolen vehicle (Pen. Code, § 496d, subd. (a)), misdemeanor hit and run driving that damages property (Veh. Code, § 20002, subd. (a)), and misdemeanor driving without a valid driver's license (Veh. Code, § 12500, subd. (a)). On July 12, 2004, after executing a written form waiving his constitutional rights, appellant entered a guilty plea to evading a police officer (count 1), the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle (count 2), and misdemeanor hit and run driving (count 4). In the waiver form appellant acknowledged that his attorney had explained the possible sentences and sanctions that could be imposed as a result of his guilty plea; specifically that he could be sentenced to â€