Is Defendant's court-appointed counsel required to file supplemental briefing to review the record under People v. Wende?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Deherrera, A159508 (Cal. App. 2020):

Defendant's court-appointed counsel has filed a brief asking this court for an independent review of the record under People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Defendant was informed of his right to file supplemental briefing and has not filed such a brief. We have reviewed counsel's brief and independently reviewed the record, and we find no errors or other issues requiring further briefing. Accordingly, we affirm.

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