In re M.L.

Summary

The Twelfth District Court of Appeals of Ohio reviewed an Anders brief in an appeal involving M.L. Counsel asserted that the appeal was wholly frivolous and sought permission to withdraw; after independently reviewing the record, the court found no prejudicial error, granted the motion to withdraw, and dismissed the appeal.

Holdings

1. The record contained no error prejudicial to Ma.L.'s rights and no infringement of constitutional rights warranting appellate relief.
2. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal because it was wholly frivolous.

Questions Presented

1. Whether independent review under Anders disclosed any prejudicial error or violation of Ma.L.'s constitutional rights in the juvenile-court proceedings.
2. Whether appointed appellate counsel should be permitted to withdraw after filing an Anders brief and whether the appeal should be dismissed as wholly frivolous.

Disposition

dismissed