The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing TaQuyrion Harris. The court dismissed the consolidated appeals after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
TaQuyrion Harris appealed convictions 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 a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the consolidated appeals present no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
Counsel is excused from further responsibilities, and the appeals are dismissed without a decision on the merits.
