What is the test for an independent review of the entire appellate record?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Magallan, B252088 (Cal. App. 2014):
After examination of the record, appellant's counsel filed an opening brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, and requested that this court conduct an independent review of the entire appellate record to determine whether any arguable issues exist. On May 13, 2014, we advised appellant that he had 30 days in which to personally submit any contentions or issues which he wished us to consider. No response has been received to date.
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