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Filed 11/22/21 P. v. McPherson CA3

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Shasta)

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THE PEOPLE,

Plaintiff and Respondent,

v.

MICHAEL ROBERT MCPHERSON,

Defendant and Appellant.

C092664

(Super. Ct. Nos. 17F2284, 

17F2815, 17F3120, 19F1509, 

19F7683)

Appointed counsel for defendant Michael Robert McPherson has asked this court 

to conduct an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any 

arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) After reviewing the 

entire record, we affirm the judgment.

We provide the following brief description of the facts and procedural history of 

the case. (See People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 110, 124.)
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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Cases sentenced in 2017

In Shasta County Superior Court case No. 17F2284, on April 14, 2017, officers found 

defendant and a woman in a car, which he appeared to be using as a residence. 

Defendant had baggies, knives, a hypodermic needle, and a container with 3.2 grams of 

methamphetamine and 1.3 grams of heroin. In the car were nine cell phones, a digital 

scale, hypodermic needles, burglary tools, and a pellet gun. Defendant was arrested.

That same month, defendant was charged with possession of heroin for sale (count 1; 

Health & Saf. Code, § 11351), possession of methamphetamine for sale (count 2; Health 

& Saf. Code, § 11378), possession of an opium pipe (count 3; Health & Saf. Code, 

§ 11364, subd. (a)), and possession of burglary tools (count 4; Pen. Code, § 466). As to 

counts 1 and 2, it was further alleged that he had five prior prison terms (Pen. Code, 

§ 667.5, subd. (b)) and three prior narcotics convictions (Health & Saf. Code, § 11370.2, 

subd. (a)).

In Shasta County Superior Court case No. 17F2815, on April 1, 2017, a woman 

confronted defendant as he was trying to steal her car. The woman called the police, and 

defendant fled the scene.

In May 2017, defendant was charged with theft of a vehicle with a prior conviction

(count 1; Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)/Pen. Code, § 666.5) and receipt of a stolen motor 

vehicle with a prior conviction (count 2; Pen. Code, §§ 496d, subd. (a)/666.5). It was 

further alleged defendant had five prior prison terms. (Pen Code, § 667.5, subd. (b).)

In Shasta County Superior Court case No. 17F3120, in June 2017, police found 

defendant standing next to a stolen car. Defendant was arrested and admitted to police 

that he had driven the car to where police found it.

That same month, defendant was charged with receipt of a stolen vehicle with a prior 

conviction (count 1; Pen. Code, §§ 496d, subd. (a)/666.5) and theft of a vehicle with a 

prior conviction (count 2; Veh. Code, § 10851, subd. (a)/Pen. Code, § 666.5). It was 
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further alleged defendant had five prior prison terms (Pen Code, § 667.5, subd. (b)) and 

had committed the current offenses while on bail or release (Pen. Code, § 12022.1).

In June 2017, defendant pleaded as follows: (1) in case No. 17F3120, no contest to 

count 2 and admit two of the prior prison term enhancements and one prior narcotics 

conviction enhancement; (2) in case No. 17F2815, no contest to count 1; (3) in case 

No. 17F2284, no contest to count 1 and admit two prior narcotics conviction 

enhancements. The remaining counts and enhancements in all three cases were 

dismissed. Per the parties’ agreement, the trial court in July 2017 sentenced defendant to 

a 13-year splitsentence, with four years in county jail. (Pen. Code, § 1170, subd. (h).) 

Defendant was ordered to pay a $120 court security fee (Pen. Code, § 1465.8, subd. 

(a)(1)), $90 criminal conviction assessment fee (Gov. Code, § 70373), $900 restitution 

fine (Pen. Code, § 1202.4, subd. (b)), corresponding $900 supervision revocation fine

(suspended unless supervision is revoked) (Pen. Code, § 1202.45, subd. (b)), $151 

booking fee, and $250 presentence report fee (Pen. Code, § 1203.1b, subd. (a)). With 

respect to case No. 17F2284, defendant was ordered to pay a criminal laboratory analysis 

fee of $195. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11372.5; Pen. Code, §§ 1464 & 1465.7; Gov. Code, 

§§ 76104.6, 76104.7, 70372, subd. (a)(1), & 76000, subd. (a)(1).)

Cases sentenced in 2019 and 2020

In Shasta County Superior Court case No. 19F1509, defendant was charged in March 

2019, with knowingly bringing methamphetamine into jail. (Pen. Code, § 4573.) It was 

further alleged defendant had five prior prison terms. (Pen. Code, § 667.5, subd. (b).) 

That same month, defendant pleaded no contest to the principal charge. Per the parties’ 

agreement, defendant was sentenced to an 11-yearsplit sentence, with four years in 

county jail. This term included resentencing in case Nos. 17F3120, 17F2815, and 

17F2284. Defendant was ordered to pay a $40 court security fee (Pen. Code, § 1465.8, 

subd. (a)(1)), $30 criminal conviction assessment fee (Gov. Code, § 70373), $300 

restitution fine (Pen. Code, § 1202.4, subd. (b)), and a corresponding $300 supervision 
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revocation fine (suspended unless supervision is revoked) (Pen. Code, § 1202.45, subd. 

(b)). Previously ordered fees and fines were reimposed.

In Shasta County Superior Court case No. 19F7683, defendant was charged in 

December 2019, with felony carrying a dirk or a dagger (count 1; Pen. Code, § 21310),

misdemeanor possession of heroin (count 2; Health & Saf. Code, § 11350, subd. (a)), 

misdemeanor resisting an officer (count 3; Pen. Code, § 148, subd. (a)(1)), misdemeanor 

possession of methamphetamine (count 4; Health & Saf. Code, § 11377, subd. (a)), and 

operating a bicycle without a lamp (count 5; Veh. Code, § 21201, subd. (d)). In February 

2020, defendant pleaded guilty to count 1, in exchange for dismissing the remaining 

charges and serving the remainder of his term of mandatory supervision. Defendant 

admitted he violated probation in committing the instant offense.

During a hearing on April 30, 2020, the trial court revoked mandatory supervision and 

ordered defendant to serve the remainder of his sentence in custody (about five and a half 

years).

On August 24, 2020, defendant moved to recall his sentence pursuant to section 1170 

and reinstate him on mandatory supervision. Defendant argued there had been an 

increase in COVID-19 cases in the jail facilities. Defendant stated he suffered from a 

serious respiratory disability where he could only breathe through a stoma, making it 

difficult for him to employ protective measures and placing him at higher risk for serious 

complications from the disease. The trial court denied defendant’s motion, reasoning 

(1) defendant had failed to establish a sufficient foundation requiring resentencing, and 

(2) the jail was doing a “great job” of keeping inmates and staff “safe.” Defendant also 

requested new counsel pursuant to People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118, but the trial 

court denied his request as moot.

Defendant appealed from the trial court’s denial of his motion to resentence. He did 

not seek a certificate of probable cause.
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DISCUSSION

We appointed counsel to represent defendant on appeal. Counsel filed an opening 

brief that sets forth the facts and procedural history of the case and requests this court to 

review the record and determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. 

(People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436.) Defendant was advised by counsel of his right 

to file a supplemental brief within 30 days from the date the opening brief was filed. 

More than 30 days have elapsed, and defendant has not filed a supplemental brief.

Having undertaken an examination of the entire record pursuant to Wende, we find 

no errors that would result in a disposition more favorable to defendant.

DISPOSITION

The judgment is affirmed.

 /s/

RAYE, P. J.

We concur:

 /s/

ROBIE, J.

 /s/

HOCH, J.