P. v. Gill
Stephen J. Gill appeals the judgment recommitting him as a mentally disordered offender (MDO) (Pen. Code, 2970, 2972). Citing Peoplev.Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende), Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 (Anders), Conservatorship of Ben C. (2007) 40 Cal.4th 529 (Ben C.), and People v. Taylor (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 304 (Taylor), his appointed counsel asks that we independently review the record to determine whether there are any arguable appellate issues. Pursuant to Anders, counsel lists, as a possible, but not arguable issue, whether Gill's "waiver of his rights and presence at the hearing and his stipulation to extend his commitment made under oath and witnessed by a social worker at the institution after his personal consultation with counsel was properly accepted by the court below?" Gill has filed a supplemental brief, contending he was forced by the threat of jail confinement to waive his right to a jury trial on the extension of his commitment and appointed appellate counsel is ineffective. The appeal is dismissed.
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