March 16, 2026·5:24-cr-00060-TPB-PRL-1·Panel Decision·By James Taylor
The Eleventh Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw from representing the defendant on appeal. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction and sentence after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit.
Background
Tyrone Davis Foster, Jr. appealed his conviction and sentence from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. His appointed counsel, Christopher DeLaughter, filed a motion to withdraw and submitted a brief pursuant to Anders v. California.
The court’s reasoning
The court conducted an independent examination of the entire record. This review revealed that counsel correctly assessed the relative merit of the appeal. The court found no arguable issues of merit in the record.
What it means going forward
The defendant’s conviction and sentence remain in effect. Appointed counsel is relieved of further representation in the appeal.
