April 27, 2026·8:24-cr-00098-MSS-CPT-2·Per Curiam·By James Taylor
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of Noel Alredo Garcia following an Anders brief filed by appointed appellate counsel. The court granted the motion to withdraw after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal.
Background
Noel Alredo Garcia appealed his convictions and sentences from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Appointed appellate counsel, Thomas A. Burns, moved to withdraw from further representation and filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California.
The court’s reasoning
The court conducted an independent review of the entire record to evaluate the relative merit of the appeal. The examination revealed no arguable issues of merit, confirming counsel’s assessment that the appeal lacked merit.
What it means going forward
The affirmation of the convictions and sentences stands, and appointed counsel is permitted to withdraw from the case.
