California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gjersvold, B230588 (Cal. App. 2011):
We appointed counsel to represent appellant on this appeal. After examination of the record, counsel filed an "Opening Brief in which no issues were raised. On July 21, 2011, we advised appellant that he had 30 days within which to personally submit any contentions or issues that he wished us to consider. On August 23, 2011, appellant filed a supplemental brief in which he raised four issues of ineffective assistance of counsel, i.e., (1) failure to fully investigate his case; (2) failure to assist him in his desire to withdraw his plea; (3) filing a deficient motion under Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess); and (4) failure to challenge evidence obtained by an illegal search warrant.
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