The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Drue Allen Hollis. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Drue Allen Hollis 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. Hollis did not file a response.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. The court 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.
