P. v. Saldana CA2/4
Paco Saldana appeals from the court’s order revoking his parole following a contested parole revocation hearing. Appellant’s counsel filed an opening brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende). Appellant did not respond to our letter advising him of his right to file supplemental briefing. We review the record to determine whether there are arguable issues on appeal.
Appellant was convicted of second-degree murder in 1992. He was paroled in 2015. One of the parole conditions prohibited the consumption of alcohol; another prohibited engaging in criminal conduct. In the early morning of May 30, 2017, officers observed appellant’s car swerve and almost collide with a car in the next lane on the highway. Appellant exhibited signs of intoxication during the ensuing traffic stop: he smelled of alcohol, his speech was slurred, and his eyes were red and watery. Appellant admitted having drunk a 12-pack of beer in 12 hours. His blood alcohol content was .1
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