Is appellate counsel's obligation on appeal of providing a basis for an adequate and effective appellate review?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Thomas, B275432 (Cal. App. 2017):

Given this record, we are satisfied that appellate counsel has fulfilled her obligation on appeal of providing a basis for adequate and effective appellate review. The judgment is affirmed. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 284.)

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