P. v. Lopez
A jury convicted defendant and appellant Elvis Lenin Lopez of making a criminal threat, in violation of Penal Code section 422, and attempted extortion, in violation of section 524. The jury found that both offenses were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang within the meaning of section 186.22, subdivision (b)(1)(A). Defendant admitted suffering a serious felony prior conviction within the meaning of section 667, subdivision (a), and a prior conviction under the three strikes law within the meaning of sections 667, subdivisions (b) (i), and 1170.12, subdivisions (a) (d). Defendant was sentenced to state prison for a total of 14 years on the criminal threat charge, consisting of 4 years for making a criminal threat (the midterm of 2 years, doubled under the three strikes laws), plus 5 year enhancements for both the serious felony prior conviction and the gang finding. A seven year state prison sentence was imposed on the attempted extortion count, but the sentence was stayed pursuant to section 654.
Our review of the record reveals no arguable issues on appeal and counsel has fulfilled her obligation to represent defendant. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 278 to 284; People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d at p. 441.) The judgment is affirmed.
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