The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw under the Anders framework.
Mauro Cortez Ortiz appealed a judgment from the United States District Court for the Southern 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 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
The appeal is dismissed, and the appointed counsel is excused from further responsibilities in the case.
