The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw filed by appointed counsel. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.
Jamarquit Kelly appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel 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 counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. The court concurred with the assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
The appeal is dismissed and appointed counsel is excused from further responsibilities in the case.
