Morton v. State

Summary

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Family Court’s adjudication of Sidney Morton as delinquent for first-degree burglary, second-degree conspiracy, and theft under $1,500. Applying the review standard for appellate counsel’s motion to withdraw under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 26(c), the Court found the appeal wholly without merit and devoid of any arguably appealable issues.

Holdings

1. Counsel satisfied Rule 26(c) by making a conscientious examination of the record and law, and the Supreme Court independently determined that the appeal was wholly without merit and devoid of any arguably appealable issue.

Questions Presented

1. Whether appellate counsel satisfied the requirements for withdrawal under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 26(c).
2. Whether the record contained any arguably appealable issue requiring adversary presentation or relief from the Family Court's adjudication and disposition.

Disposition

affirmed