A public defender or publicly appointed attorney who, after careful review of the trial court record and the applicable law, finds there is no merit to a defendant’s appeal from a criminal conviction. The attorney may file an _______________ explaining

that the appeal is frivolous, referring to any arguable issues and asking to be released from further representation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.


ANS: Anders brief

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a. True b. False

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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