Background
The defendant, Andre Maurice Lamar Sanders, appealed his sentence from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and moved to withdraw, while Sanders responded arguing his sentence was unfair but also requesting dismissal.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant record portions. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
Counsel is excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits of the sentencing claim.
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