P. v. Flores
We appointed counsel to represent Juan Vargas Flores on appeal. Counsel filed a brief that set forth the facts of the case. Counsel did not argue against his client but advised the court no issues were found to argue on his behalf. To assist the court with its independent review, counsel provided the court with information as to issues that might arguably support an appeal. Counsel provided information on three issues:
(1) whether Flores was properly advised of his constitutional rights prior to his guilty pleas; (2) whether there was a factual basis for the guilty pleas; and (3) whether the sentence was consistent with the plea agreement. Flores was given 30 days to file written argument on his own behalf. Flores timely filed a letter with this court in response.
In his letter, Flores indicated in a rambling fashion various complaints about his attorney. Among other allegations, Flores alleged his lawyer was incompetent, discriminated against Latinos, and conspired with the prosecution to secure maximum sentences for her clients. Flores also asserted the victim was a liar and a thief and that he had been coerced into giving up his right to a jury trial and pleading guilty.
Counsel did not provide the court with any specific information to assist it with its independent review pursuant to Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738. Rather, counsel requested that this court independently examine the record on appeal. We have reviewed the information provided by Flores and we have independently examined the record. We found no arguable issues. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) The judgment is affirmed.
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