The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Charles Dandraon Seaton. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Charles Dandraon Seaton appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent him moved for leave to withdraw and filed briefs in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed counsel’s briefs and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
Counsel is excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed without a decision on the merits of the underlying conviction.
