Is a defendant entitled to an independent review of the record under People v. Wende?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Muniz, B306955 (Cal. App. 2021):

Assuming, without deciding, that a defendant is entitled to an independent review of the record under People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 in an appeal from the denial of a petition under section 1170.95, we have examined the entire record, and are satisfied appellate counsel has fully complied with counsel's responsibilities and no arguable issues exist in the appeal before us. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 278-284; Wende, at p. 443.)

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The order is affirmed.

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