Is a defendant entitled to an independent review of the record?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Flores, H042289 (Cal. App. 2016):

Defendant Aner Cruz Flores appeals from a judgment of conviction entered following a court trial. Defendant's appellate counsel has filed a brief in which no issues are raised and which asks this court for an independent review of the record as required by People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende). On December 17, 2015, we notified defendant of his right to submit written argument on his own behalf within 30 days. Thirty days have elapsed, and we have received no response.

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