When will a judge order an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any issues that would result in a reversal or modification of a judgment?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Spears, A150272 (Cal. App. 2017):

His appellate counsel has raised no issues and asks this court for an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any issues that would, if resolved favorably to defendant, result in reversal or modification of the judgment. (People v.

Page 2

Other Questions


When a fee order under review is ordered by a judge other than the trial judge, does the court have any discretion or authority to review the order? (California, United States of America)
On appeal, can the court conduct an independent review of the transcript of the in camera hearing and the records reviewed by the trial court to determine whether any records were improperly withheld? (California, United States of America)
In what circumstances will the court order an independent review of the record in determining whether a defendant has a right to exercise his privacy? (California, United States of America)
Can a judge order a limited remand and conditionally reverse the judgment and order a retrospective competency hearing? (California, United States of America)
Can an appellate court review a determination of the entitlement to fees in a judgment even if there is no postjudgment order determining the amount of fees? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a judge to determine whether or not to grant a motion for judicial review of a motion requiring a judicial review? (California, United States of America)
When a bench officer issued an order for a fee under review was not the same bench officer as the judge who presided over the trial, can the court exercise a less deferential standard of review? (California, United States of America)
When a judge makes a judgment in a minute order, does the judge have to deliver the abstract in an oral order? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for reversal of a judgment in the Superior Court of Appeal on the issue of whether the newly discovered evidence was such as to render a different result probable on a retrial of the cause? (California, United States of America)
What are the statutory factors used to determine whether a judge should exercise his discretion in determining whether or not to grant an e-commerce licence? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.