People v. Goodwin CA2/2

DISCUSSION

After examination of the record, appellate counsel filed an opening brief raising no issues. Where appellate counsel finds no arguable issues in an appeal that is not the first appeal after conviction, we are not required to conduct an independent review of the record under People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, or its federal constitutional counterpart, Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 [87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493]. (People v. Delgadillo (2022) 14 Cal.5th 216, 226.) However, even if we do not independently review the record to identify unraised issues in such a case, we give the defendant the opportunity to file his own supplemental brief or letter and we evaluate any specific arguments raised. (See Delgadillo, at pp. 231–232.) Here, counsel provided Goodwin with a copy of the record on appeal, informed him of his right to file his own supplemental brief, and that the Court of Appeal may dismiss his appeal as abandoned if he does not do so. On April 18, 2023, we notified Goodwin of counsel’s brief and gave him 30 days to file his own letter or brief stating any grounds for an appeal, contentions, or arguments that he wished to be considered. On April 28,…