Background
The defendant, Shane Allen Ryan Lester, appealed a conviction from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel moved to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores, stating the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues. The defendant did not file a response.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the attorney’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. The judges concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented 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.
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