What is the test for a motion for an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Good, B261180 (Cal. App. 2015):
After review of the record, appellant's court-appointed counsel filed an opening brief which raised no issues, and requested this court to conduct an independent review of the record pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441. On May 8, 2015, we advised appellant that he had 30 days to submit by brief or letter any contentions or argument he wished this court to consider.
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