State v. Pitts

Horowitz, A. C. J.

Defendant was convicted by the trial court, sitting without a jury, of the crime of indecent liberties. RCW 9.79.080 (2).1 He appeals.

Defendant’s court appointed counsel on appeal has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel because he finds no basis for the appeal. In conformity with the requirements of Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 18 L. Ed. 2d 493, 87 S. Ct. 1396 (1967), he has filed a brief setting forth arguable *749errors. The state has filed a motion and supporting brief to dismiss the appeal as frivolous. It is the court’s duty to independently examine the record and…