People v. Frye

Charged with burglary in entering a home with intent to commit rape (Pen. Code, §,459), and with assault with intent to commit murder (Pen. Code, § 217), defendant was found guilty by a jury of first degree, burglary and assault with a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, § 245). He was sentenced to consecutive terms.

Represented at trial by the public defender, he filed notice of appeal in propria persona. We appointed counsel to represent him. Upon receiving counsel’s report that review of the record revealed no merit in the appeal, we relieved him of his assignment. We denied appellant’s request for…