Narrative Opinion Summary
The appeal by the defendant contests a judgment from the Supreme Court, Kings County, which convicted him of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon following a guilty plea. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appeal as identified by the defendant's assigned counsel. Consequently, counsel's request to withdraw is granted in accordance with precedents set in Anders v. California and related cases. Judges Thompson, Miller, O'Brien, Santucci, and Joy concurred with the decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Counsel Withdrawal in Accordance with Anders v. Californiasubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the defendant's counsel request to withdraw after determining there were no viable issues for appeal, in line with the procedure established by Anders v. California.
Reasoning: Consequently, counsel's request to withdraw is granted in accordance with precedents set in Anders v. California and related cases.
Standards for Appellate Review in Guilty Plea Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the case to determine if there were any nonfrivolous issues for appeal following a guilty plea, ultimately affirming the conviction.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appeal as identified by the defendant's assigned counsel.