June 17, 2026·6:19-cr-00082-RBD-LHP-1·Per Curiam·By James Taylor
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a revocation sentence after independent review found no arguable issues of merit. Counsel was granted leave to withdraw under the Anders procedure.
Maurice De vantay Kimbrough appealed a revocation sentence from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Appointed counsel, Matthew D. Cavender, moved to withdraw and filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California.
The court’s reasoning
The court conducted an independent examination of the entire record. This review confirmed that counsel’s assessment of the appeal’s merit was correct. The court found no arguable issues of merit to pursue.
What it means going forward
The decision affirms the revocation sentence and allows appointed counsel to withdraw from the case without further representation.
