What is the test for an independent review under People v. Wende?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Boyd, 2d Crim. No. B306171 (Cal. App. 2021):

We appointed counsel to represent appellant in this appeal. After an examination of the record, counsel filed an opening brief requesting that the court make an independent review under People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).

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