People v. Kisling

Opinion

ROBIE, J.

In this case, we address whether People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 [158 Cal.Rptr. 839, 600 P.2d 1071] review applies to an appeal from the denial of a defendant’s petition for release from his commitment as a sexually violent predator. Defendant Richard Kisling appeals from the trial court’s denial of his petitions for unconditional and conditional release from his commitment as a sexually violent predator. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 1 §§ 6605, 6608.) Appointed counsel for defendant has asked this court to review the record pursuant to Wende to determine whether there exist any…