What is the state of the law in Ontario and what is the effect of appellate counsel on appellate counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. J.T. (In re J.T.), A157787 (Cal. App. 2020):
We are satisfied that appellant's appointed attorney has fully complied with the responsibilities of appellate counsel and that no arguable issues exist. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 283.)
The judgment is affirmed.
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NEEDHAM, J.
We concur.
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SIMONS, ACTING P.J.
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BURNS, J.
Footnotes:
1. Further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise indicated.
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