People v. Mashek CA1/4 ( 2023 )


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  • Filed 12/22/23 P. v. Mashek CA1/4
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    IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
    FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT
    DIVISION FOUR
    THE PEOPLE,
    Plaintiff and Respondent,
    A168322
    v.
    GORDON EARLE MASHEK,                                          (Solano County Super. Ct.
    No. VCR235161)
    Defendant and
    Appellant.
    Gordon Earle Mashek appeals the sentence imposed by the
    trial court after the court found he had violated the terms of his
    probation. After a contested hearing, the court sentenced
    Mashek to a low term of two years on count two (a violation of
    Health and Safety Code1 section 11379, subdivision (a)), with a
    term of two years on count one (a violation of section 11378)
    running concurrently.
    Mashek’s appointed counsel filed a brief pursuant to People
    v. Wende (1979) 
    25 Cal.3d 436
     (Wende) summarizing the facts
    and asking this court to independently review the record to
    identify any issues warranting relief. Mashek filed a
    1 All undesignated statutory references are to the Health
    and Safety Code.
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    supplemental brief asking this court to “reconsider” his sentence,
    admitting his violation but arguing that his offense was non-
    violent and mitigated by his stable residence and prior
    employment.
    Finding no arguable issues, we will affirm.
    DISCUSSION
    In May 2021, Mashek entered no contest pleas to counts
    one and two of the information in exchange for dismissal of
    enhancing allegations relating to his prior felony drug
    convictions. In July 2021, pursuant to the plea deal, the court
    suspended sentence and placed him on a two-year term of
    probation with conditions, including serving one day in custody
    with one day of credit for time served.
    After being placed on probation, Mashek missed numerous
    appointments with his assigned probation officer. The
    department filed a request that the court summarily revoke
    Mashek’s probation; the court did so, simultaneously issuing a
    bench warrant on September 18, 2021. Mashek thereafter
    repeatedly failed to appear in court notwithstanding promises to
    appear.
    At the probation violation hearing, a probation officer
    testified as to Mashek’s failure to keep in touch with the
    department and his failure to appear for multiple appointments.
    The court found Mashek had violated the terms of his probation,
    and noted that his underlying offenses of conviction included
    being arrested with two pounds of methamphetamine after
    multiple prior felony drug convictions.
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    The court revoked Mashek’s probation, and with no
    objection from defense counsel, imposed the low term of two years
    on count 2 and two years on count 1, running concurrently. The
    court waived all fines and fees.
    The court’s findings and sentence were appropriately
    supported by Mashek’s conduct and history. Having reviewed the
    supplemental brief and record pursuant to People v. Wende, supra,
    
    25 Cal.3d 436
    , we find no issues requiring further briefing.
    DISPOSITION
    The judgment is affirmed.
    BROWN, P. J.
    WE CONCUR:
    STREETER, J.
    GOLDMAN, J.
    People v. Mashek (A168322)
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Document Info

Docket Number: A168322

Filed Date: 12/22/2023

Precedential Status: Non-Precedential

Modified Date: 12/22/2023