What is the legal test for an individual to request independent review under People v. Wende?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. A.A. (In re A.A.), H045202 (Cal. App. 2019):
We appointed counsel to represent A.A. in this court. Appointed counsel filed an opening brief which stated the case and the facts but raised no specific issues. Counsel has declared that he notified A.A. both of his intention to request independent review under People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436 and of his right to file written argument on his own behalf. We notified A.A. of his right to submit written argument on his own behalf within 30 days. We have received no written argument from him.
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