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…he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
at p. 355
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…under anders, the right to counsel is vindicated by counsel's examination and assessment of the record and counsel's references to anything in the record that arguably supports the appeal.
at p. 360
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Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
In Re: Adoption of E.A.W., Appeal of: J.R.
(2×)
also: Cited as authority (rule)
counsel should articulate the relevant facts of record, controlling case law, and/or statutes on point that have led to the conclusion that the appeal is frivolous.
examined
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
In Re: Adoption of E.A.W., Appeal of: J.R.
(4×)
also: Cited as authority (rule)
ounsel must consistently serve the client's interest to the best of his or her ability. only after such an evaluation has led counsel to the conclusion that the appeal is 'wholly frivolous' is counsel justified in making a motion to withdraw.
examined
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
In the Int. of: J.L.L., Appeal of: R.J.
(4×)
also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
under anders, the right to counsel is vindicated by counsel's examination and assessment of the record and counsel's references to anything in the record that arguably supports the appeal.
examined
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
In the Int. of: X.N.M.R., Appeal of: D.W.
(5×)
also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
ounsel must consistently serve the client's interest to the best of his or her ability. only after such an evaluation has led counsel to the conclusion that the appeal is "wholly frivolous" is counsel justified in making a motion to withdraw
examined
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
In the Int. of: X.N.M.R., Appeal of: D.W.
(5×)
also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
ounsel must consistently serve the client's interest to the best of his or her ability. only after such an evaluation has led counsel to the conclusion that the appeal is "wholly frivolous" is counsel justified in making a motion to withdraw
examined
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Adoption of J.T.M., Appeal of: J.T.M.
(6×)
also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
by filing an anders brief, a lawyer does not advocate arguments he believes are wholly frivolous; rather, he presents them for the court's confirmation of his belief.
discussed
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Com. v. Hall, R.
he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
discussed
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Com. v. Brecht, D.
he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
discussed
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Com. v. Guzman-Rodriguez, J.
he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
discussed
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Com. v. Torres, Jr., R.
he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
discussed
Cited as authority (verbatim quote)
Com. v. Terantino, E.
he court-not counsel-then proceeds, after a full examination of all the proceedings, to decide whether the case is wholly frivolous. if it so finds it may grant counsel's request to withdraw
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
In the Int. of: A.S., a Minor
(2×)
also: Cited as authority (rule)
i intend to file a petition for leave to withdraw and an anders brief with the superior court on friday, april 11, 2025. i will meet with you first and deliver your copies of each of those documents.
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Com. v. Laramy, E.
(2×)
also: Cited as authority (rule)
the anders brief
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Com. v. DiGangi, M.
(2×)
also: Cited as authority (rule)
the anders brief
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Com. v. Muzzy, D.
merits brief . . . implies that an issue is worthy of review and has some chance of succeeding
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
E. Diaz v. PPB
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009); Hughes v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 977 A.2d 19, 25-26 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009) (en banc).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Stevenson, D.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Hill, A.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009). “[I]f counsel’s petition and brief satisfy Anders, we will then undertake our own review of the appeal to determine if it is wholly frivolous.” Commonwealth v. Wrecks, 931 A.2d 717, 721 (Pa. Super. 2007) (brackets added, citation omitted).
cited
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Com. v. Brown, M.
We conclude that the brief substantially complies with these four requirements, and now “make an independent determination of the merits of the appeal.” Santiago, 978 A.2d at 358.
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. McDonald, O.
In Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009), our Supreme Court set forth clear standards for the content of the Anders brief, requiring that the brief: (1) provide a summary of the procedural history and facts, with citations to the record; (2) refer to anything in the record that counsel believes arguably supports the appeal; (3) set forth counsel’s conclusion that the appeal is frivolous; and (4) state counsel’s reasons for concluding that the appeal is frivolous.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Brantley, D.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Moore, K. T.
(2×)
also: Cited "see, e.g."
Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361. -5- J-S33040-25 little to no explanation, that he agreed with the trial court’s analysis of each issue.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Thirkield, G.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
In Re: P.A.M., a Minor
(2×)
B.G.S., 240 A.3d at 661 (quoting Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Cole, D.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Battle, D.
Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361; see also Commonwealth v. Smith, 700 A.2d 1301, 1304 (Pa. Super. 1997) (“[C]ounsel seeking to withdraw under Anders is required to flag any issues that the defendant wishes to raise, as well as any other claims necessary to the effective appellate presentation of those issues.”).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Powanda, J.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Santiago, J.
In Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009), our Supreme Court set forth clear standards for the content of the Anders brief, requiring that the brief: -8- J-S45036-25 (1) provide a summary of the procedural history and facts, with citations to the record; (2) refer to anything in the record that counsel believes arguably supports the appeal; (3) set forth counsel’s conclusion that the appeal is frivolous; and (4) state counsel’s reasons for concluding that the appeal is frivolous.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Pope, D.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
D. Carroll v. PPB
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009); Hughes v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 977 A.2d 19, 25-26 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Reed, G.
Counsel should articulate the relevant facts of record, controlling case law, and/or statutes on point that have led to the conclusion that the appeal is frivolous.” [Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Johnson, N.
Commonwealth v. Falcey, 310 A.3d 313, 315 (Pa. Super. 2024) (quoting Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
J.A. Wilkins v. PPB
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009); Hughes v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 977 A.2d 19, 25-26 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
In Re: L..J.J., Appeal of: J.R.M.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Blunt, K.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009). -5- J-S03010-26 We conclude that counsel satisfied these requirements in his brief to this Court.
examined
Cited as authority (rule)
In the Int. of: L.R.M., Appeal of: M.M.
(3×)
also: Cited "see"
Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Graham, P.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
discussed
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Hill, R.
(2×)
also: Cited "see"
Santiago, supra at 176, 177 , 978 A.2d at 359, 360 .
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
In Re: O.T.C., a Minor, Appeal of: T.M.G.
Santiago, 978 A.2d at 361.
cited
Cited as authority (rule)
Com. v. Cataldo, J.
Commonwealth v. Santiago, 978 A.2d 349, 361 (Pa. 2009).
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Aquil BURGESS, Petitioner
v.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILA. COUNTY, Respondent
v.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PHILA. COUNTY, Respondent
92 EM 2009.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Aug 6, 2009.
ORDER
PER CURIAM.AND NOW, this 6th day of August, 2009, the Application for Leave to File Original Process and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Extraordinary Relief are DISMISSED. See Commonwealth v. Reid, 537 Pa. 167, 642 A.2d 453, 462 (1994) (hybrid representation improper). The Prothonotary is[*159] directed to forward the instant filings to Petitioner’s counsel of record. See Commonwealth v. Burgess, 3369 EDA 2008.