The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review after reviewing the brief and record.
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Luis Antonio Barreto-Cruz moved for leave to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Barreto-Cruz did not file a response.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
Counsel is excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed without reaching the merits of the underlying conviction.
