People v. Solano CA2/7
Opinion
Opinion
DISCUSSION
Solano filed a timely notice of appeal asserting that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance. The trial court granted his request for a certificate of probable cause without an explanation and, from our perspective, without any basis in the record. We appointed counsel to represent Solano on appeal. After examining the record, counsel filed an opening brief raising no issues. On July 29, 2014 we advised Solano that he had 30 days to personally submit any contentions or issues he wished us to consider. We have received no response. We have examined the entire record and are satisfied Solano’s attorney on appeal has fully complied with the responsibilities of counsel and there are no arguable issues. (See Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 277-284 [120 S.Ct. 746, 145 L.Ed.2d 756]; People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, 118-119; People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441.) The record fails to demonstrate that defense counsel provided ineffective assistance at any time during the proceedings in the trial court. (See Strickland v. Washington (1984) 466 U.S. 668, 686 [104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674.].)
DISPOSITION
The judgment is affirmed.