Wende/Delgadillo Briefs
Always obtain approval from CAP before filing a Wende/Delgadillo brief. CAP will need to review the record and the draft AOB first. CAP requests that attorneys use the suggested language in our sample Wende/Delgadillo briefs for the applicable law in the argument section as well as the attorney declaration.
Things to include when seeking a Wende/Delgadillo review of your case:
- A draft of your brief that includes the statements of case and facts.
- A brief analysis of issues you considered prior to preparing a no-merits brief.
- The transcripts in the case. **If CAP does not already have an electronic copy, please send the record to our office for review.
- The current AOB filing deadline and whether a request for an extension of time has been or will be filed with the Court.
Please allow 7-10 days for the review to be completed.
Abandonments
CAP requests to review the record and give approval before an independent attorney files an abandonment.** Thereafter it is recommended that the client and the attorney both sign any abandonment form submitted to the Court of Appeal.