The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Background
The defendant appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel moved to withdraw and filed a brief stating the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed 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 appointed attorney is excused from further duties in the case.
