—Finding That Appeal Is Friv-

olous The presiding judge shall fully examine memo- randum of law of counsel and the defendant, together with any relevant portions of the record and transcript of the trial. If, after such examina- tion, the presiding judge concludes that the defendant’s appeal is wholly frivolous, such judge may grant counsel’s motion to withdraw and per- mit the defendant to proceed as a self-repre- sented party. The presiding judge shall file a 434 © Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut SUPERIOR COURT—PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS