June 10, 2026·1:24-cr-00149-JB-N-1·Per Curiam·By James Taylor
The Eleventh Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction and sentence.
Charlie Alexander Hall appealed his conviction and sentence in a direct criminal appeal. Appointed counsel Arthur J. Madden, III, moved to withdraw from representation, filing a brief pursuant to Anders v. California.
The court’s reasoning
The court conducted an independent review of the entire record. The review revealed that counsel’s assessment of the appeal’s merit was correct. The examination found no arguable issues of merit.
What it means going forward
The defendant’s conviction and sentence remain in effect, and appointed counsel is relieved of further representation.
