Although counsel's letter to defendant properly explained the substance and expected consequences of counsel's Saunders brief and advised him of his right to file a pro se supplemental brief, it was inadequate because it was written in English while the record reflects that defendant was aided by a Spanish interpreter at the plea and sentencing proceedings, and there is nothing to indicate that defendant understood counsel's letter or that anything was done to communicate...
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