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.
This appeal originated from the United States District Court for the Western 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 defendant did not file a response.
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 defendant’s appeal is terminated, and appointed counsel is relieved of further responsibilities in the case.
