STATE v. JOSYTEWA
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NOTICE: NOT FOR OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. UNDER ARIZONA RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT 111(c), THIS DECISION IS NOT PRECEDENTIAL AND MAY BE CITED ONLY AS AUTHORIZED BY RULE. IN THE ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION ONE STATE OF ARIZONA, Appellee, v. JACKSON JOSYTEWA, Appellant. No. 1 CA-CR 17-0311 FILED 1-30-2018 Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County No. CR2010-161279-001 The Honorable John R. Doody, Judge Pro Tempore AFFIRMED COUNSEL Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Phoenix By Joseph T. Maziarz Counsel for Appellee Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, Phoenix By Carlos Daniel Carrion Counsel for Appellant STATE v. JOSYTEWA Decision of the Court MEMORANDUM DECISION Presiding Judge Kenton D. Jones delivered the decision of the Court, in which Judge Jon W. Thompson and Judge Jennifer M. Perkins joined. J O N E S, Judge: ¶1 Jackson Josytewa appeals the trial court’s finding that he violated the terms of his probation and its order reinstating him on probation. After searching the entire record, Josytewa’s defense counsel identified no arguable question of law that is not frivolous. Therefore, in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and State v. Leon, 104 Ariz. 297 (1969), defense counsel asks this Court to search the record for fundamental error. Josytewa was granted an opportunity to file a supplemental brief in propria persona but did not do so. After reviewing the entire record, we find no error. Accordingly, the trial court’s findings and orders are affirmed. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY ¶2 In March 2011, Josytewa pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse and one count attempted molestation of a child.1 The following month, the trial court sentenced Josytewa to an aggravated term of six years’ imprisonment for one count of sexual abuse, followed by two terms of lifetime probation for the remaining counts. As part of his probation, Josytewa was instructed, in writing, to “obtain prior written approval of the [probation department] before making any temporary or permanent changes to [his] residence.” ¶3 In January 2017, Josytewa’s probation officer filed a petition to revoke his probation upon the grounds that Josytewa changed residences We view the facts in the light most favorable to upholding the trial court’s finding that Josytewa violated the conditions of his probation. State v. Vaughn, 217 Ariz. 518, 519 n.2, ¶ 3 (App. 2008) (citing State v. Maldonado, 164 Ariz. 471, 473 (App. 1990)). 1 2 STATE v. JOSYTEWA Decision of the Court without first obtaining written approval to do so.2 At the violation hearing, the probation officer testified Josytewa had permission to reside in a transitional housing facility but then moved into an apartment without consulting the probation department. ¶4 Josytewa admitted he moved residences at least twice without first obtaining written permission from the probation department. Josytewa, however, believed he could do so based upon prior, general discussions with the probation department wherein he expressed his dissatisfaction with the transitional housing and desire to relocate. ¶5 After the hearing, the trial court found the State proved Josytewa moved residences without prior written approval in violation of the terms of his probation. The court reinstated Josytewa on probation and ordered he serve twenty days’ imprisonment as a condition thereof. Josytewa timely appealed, and we have jurisdiction pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 12-120.21(A)(1), 13-4031, and -4033(A)(1). DISCUSSION ¶6 Our review reveals no fundamental error. See Leon, 104 Ariz. at 300 (“An exhaustive search of the record has failed to produce any prejudicial error.”). The trial court’s finding that Josytewa violated a condition of his probation is supported by the evidence, including his own admissions. See Vaughn, 217 Ariz. at 521, ¶ 14 (“This court will uphold the superior court’s ‘finding that a probationer has violated probation unless the finding is arbitrary or unsupported by any theory of evidence.’”) (quoting State v. Thomas, 196 Ariz. 312, 313, ¶ 3 (1999)). So far as the record reveals, Josytewa was represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings, and all of the proceedings were conducted in compliance with the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. See generally Ariz. R. Crim. P. 27. Further, the reinstatement of Josytewa on probation was a permissible disposition. See Ariz. R. Crim. P. 27.8(c)(2). CONCLUSION ¶7 The trial court’s orders finding Josytewa violated the terms of his probation and reinstating him on probation are affirmed. The probation officer alleged other violations, but the State did not meet its burden of proof as to those circumstances, and they are not subject to review on appeal. 2 3 STATE v. JOSYTEWA Decision of the Court ¶8 Defense counsel’s obligations pertaining to Josytewa’s representation in this appeal have ended. Defense counsel need do no more than inform Josytewa of the outcome of this appeal and his future options, unless, upon review, counsel finds an issue appropriate for submission to our supreme court by petition for review. State v. Shattuck, 140 Ariz. 582, 584-85 (1984). ¶9 Josytewa has thirty days from the date of this decision to proceed, if he wishes, with an in propria persona petition for review. See Ariz. R. Crim. P. 31.21. Upon the Court’s own motion, we also grant Josytewa thirty days from the date of this decision to file an in propria persona motion for reconsideration. 4
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