P. v. Sarabia CA1/4
Following a jury trial, appellant Jesus Antonio Sarabia was convicted of leaving the scene of a fatal accident and filing a false police report. Later, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining charges, appellant entered an open plea to vehicular manslaughter, admitting the attendant flight enhancement, and to reckless driving. The trial court sentenced appellant to seven years in state prison. Appellant’s counsel has filed an opening brief in which no issues are raised and asks this court for an independent review of the record as required by People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Counsel submitted a declaration stating that he notified appellant that no issues were being raised by counsel on appeal and that an independent review under Wende instead was being requested. Counsel also advised appellant of his right personally to file a supplemental brief raising any issues he chooses to bring to this court’s attention.
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