People v. Boone

Summary

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed Julius Boone's judgment of conviction for rape in the second degree following his guilty plea. The court granted assigned appellate counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California after independently concluding that no nonfrivolous issues could be raised on appeal.

Holdings

1. The Anders brief submitted by assigned counsel was sufficient, and independent review of the record disclosed no nonfrivolous issue that could be raised on appeal.
2. Assigned 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 counsel should be granted leave to withdraw from representing the appellant on appeal.

Disposition

affirmed