Opinion
A101926.
7-15-2003
In re MICHAEL F., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. MICHAEL F., Defendant and Appellant.
Appellant Michael F. entered a plea of no contest to the charge that he committed a residential burglary as alleged in a fourth supplemental 602 petition. Prior petitions had been sustained for two other residential burglaries and one commercial burglary. Appellant was committed to the California Youth Authority for a maximum confinement time of nine years six months.
Counsel for appellant has filed an opening brief arguing no issues and asking this court for an independent review of the record pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 158 Cal. Rptr. 839, 600 P.2d 1071. We have conducted the requested review and conclude that there are no arguable issues.
Appellant was represented throughout the proceedings by counsel. His plea was knowingly and voluntarily entered. There was no abuse of discretion in committing appellant to the California Youth Authority.
Judgment affirmed.
We concur: Kay, P.J., and Sepulveda, J. --------------- Notes: Welfare and Institutions Code section 602.