What is the state of the law on the application of a defendant's appointed attorney at the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Barker, A140047 (Cal. App. 2014):
We are satisfied defendant'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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BRUINIERS, J.
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