State of Ohio v. Shiviez Montrel Howard

Summary

The Twelfth District Court of Appeals of Ohio reviewed an Anders brief in Shiviez Montrel Howard's criminal appeal. The court found no prejudicial error, granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw, and dismissed the appeal as wholly frivolous.

Holdings

1. After independently examining the record, the court found no error prejudicial to Howard's rights in the trial-court proceedings.
2. The court granted appellate counsel's motion to withdraw after reviewing the Anders brief and independently examining the record.
3. The appeal was dismissed because it was wholly frivolous.

Questions Presented

1. Whether independent review of the record disclosed any prejudicial error or infringement of Howard's constitutional rights.
2. Whether appellate counsel should be permitted to withdraw under the Anders procedure.
3. Whether the appeal should be dismissed as wholly frivolous.

Disposition

dismissed