People v. Foster

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed a judgment convicting Wesley Foster of robbery in the third degree following his guilty plea. The court found that assigned counsel’s Anders brief was sufficient, determined that no nonfrivolous appellate issues existed, 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. The judgment was affirmed, and assigned counsel's application for leave to withdraw was granted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether assigned appellate counsel's Anders brief was sufficient and whether independent review of the record disclosed any nonfrivolous issue for appeal.
2. Whether counsel should be granted leave to withdraw and the judgment of conviction affirmed.

Disposition

affirmed