CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY CLIENT COMMUNICATION

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I am sorry to advise you that the court of appeal has affirmed your conviction and sentence. Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion.

I will prepare a petition for review for the California Supreme Court. It is rare that such petitions are granted, but this is a necessary step if you want to present any arguments in a habeas corpus petition in federal court. I have to submit a this petition before 40 days have passed after the date the court decided your case. I will send you a copy of the petition for review when I file it with the court.

If you have any questions, please write me a letter.