What are the findings of the Court of Appeal in Ontario regarding the conduct of the Appellant's appointed attorney?

We are satisfied that appellant'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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JONES, P.J.

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SIMONS, J.

Footnotes:

^1. Further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise indicated.

^2. Appellant's criminal record includes convictions of spousal battery, battery and battery with serious bodily injury.