The following excerpt is from Cooper v. Baughman, No. 2:16-cv-3039 DB (E.D. Cal. 2020):
4. When appellate counsel concludes that there are no arguable issues to present on appeal, counsel "files a brief with the appellate court that summarizes the procedural and factual history of the case, with citations of the record. He also attests that he has reviewed the record, explained his evaluation of the case to his client, provided the client with a copy of the brief, and informed the client of his right to file a pro se supplemental brief. He further requests that the court independently examine the record for arguable issues." Smith v. Robbins, 528 U.S. 259, 265 (2000).
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