What is the state of the law on appellate counsel's duty to provide appellate counsel?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Stanfield, A148122 (Cal. App. 2017):

We are satisfied appellant's appointed attorney has complied with the responsibilities of appellate counsel and no arguable issues exist. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 283.)

The judgment is affirmed.

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/s/_________
NEEDHAM, J.

We concur.

/s/_________
SIMONS, ACTING P.J.

/s/_________
BRUINIERS, J.

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