The People of the State of New York v. Temitope Azeez

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed a judgment convicting Temitope Azeez of petit larceny upon her guilty plea. The court accepted assigned counsel’s Anders brief, found no nonfrivolous issues on independent review, and granted counsel’s motion to withdraw.

Holdings

1. The Anders brief was sufficient, and independent review of the record disclosed no nonfrivolous issue that could be raised on appeal.
2. Counsel's application for leave to withdraw was granted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether assigned appellate counsel's Anders brief was sufficient and whether the record disclosed any nonfrivolous issue warranting appellate relief.
2. Whether assigned counsel should be granted leave to withdraw.

Disposition

affirmed