P. v. Chiang
Austin R. Chiang was charged by felony complaint with felony child abuse by means likely to produce great bodily injury (count 1), possession of a deadly weapon (expandable baton) (count 2), and misdemeanor battery by restraint (count 3) (Pen. Code, 273a, subd. (a), 12020, subd. (a)(1), 242). The complaint also alleged Chiang had suffered three prior serious or violent felony convictions within the meaning of the Three Strikes law. (Pen. Code 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170, subds. (a)-(d).)
Court have examined the entire record and are satisfied Chiangs attorney has fully complied with the responsibilities of counsel and no arguable issues exist. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 277-284 [120 S.Ct. 746, 145 L.Ed.2d 756]; People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106; People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441.) Chiang was properly advised of his trial rights, the nature of count 4 (assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury), the consequences of his plea, including his bargained for sentence, and he was sentenced in accordance with that plea bargain. The order denying Chiangs request to recall his four year sentence is affirmed.
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