William Edward Sterling’s attorney filed an Anders brief, indicating no meritorious grounds for appeal. Sterling responded to the brief.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record, concurring with the assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues.
We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, No. 25-40585
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the attorney is excused from further responsibilities.