What is the state of the law in the context of a motion against a defendant's attorney?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Byrd, B264686 (Cal. App. 2016):
We have examined the entire record, and we are satisfied that defendant's attorney has fully complied with his responsibilities and that no arguable issues exist. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441.)
The order appealed from is affirmed.
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