State v. Hannigan

Defendant appeals from his conviction of the crime of grand larceny by check. Defendant’s counsel, who was appointed to represent him on appeal, has filed a motion requesting permission to withdraw as counsel in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 18 L. Ed. 2d 493, 87 S. Ct. 1396 (1967). Counsel’s motion is' based upon his opinion that “any appeal would be without merit and frivolous.”

Defendant was furnished with a copy of the motion and brief and informed that he had a right to submit a pro se brief if he desired. None was filed. Counsel, in his brief, set forth four issues…