The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Jarmaine Mercadel. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Jarmaine Mercadel appealed a criminal judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores, moving for leave to withdraw.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the attorney’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It 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 responsibilities in the case.
