People v. Espinoza

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DIERINGER

delivered the opinion of the court:

A mental health petition was filed in the circuit court of Cook County, alleging William Espinoza (hereinafter “the respondent”) to be in need of mental treatment. A hearing was held on February 14, 1977. The respondent was found to be in need of mental treatment and was committed to the Department of Mental Health. Notice of appeal was filed and the public defender was appointed to represent the respondent.

On July 26, 1977, the public defender filed a motion for leave to withdraw, supported by a brief pursuant to Anders v.…