The Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.
Jason Corbett Scott, Jr. appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent him filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and moved for leave to withdraw.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the 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 dismissed, and the appointed counsel is excused from further duties in the case.
