The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Cheri Ann Palmer. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Cheri Ann Palmer appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent her moved for leave to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. The judges concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed, and the Federal Public Defender is excused from further responsibilities in the case.
