Smith v. Robbins, No. 98-1037 (U.S. Supreme Court) (528 U.S. 259; 120 S.Ct. 746) (January 19, 2000) (Justice Thomas)
In this case, the Supreme Court held that the procedure established in Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), for appointed counsel to follow when deciding that an indigent defendant’s appeal lacks any merit is not mandatory and other procedures are capable of protecting defendant’s rights. Additionally, the Court held ...
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