What is the test for an appeal against a finding that a defendant failed to obtain a certificate of probable cause to appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Peterson CA6, H031244 (Cal. App. 5/30/2008), H031244 (Cal. App. 2008):
In summary, defendant's contentions are barred because he failed to obtain a certificate of probable cause to appeal. (Pen. Code, 1237.5.) Therefore, the appeal must be dismissed. (People v. Mendez (1999) 19 Cal.4th 1084.)
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