The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The defendant appealed a criminal conviction from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Appointed counsel moved to withdraw and filed a brief stating the appeal lacked nonfrivolous issues.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed counsel’s Anders brief and the relevant portions of the record. It concurred with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
What it means going forward
The appeal is terminated, and the defendant’s appointed counsel is relieved of further responsibilities in the case.
