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.
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Nelson Gerald Chimezir-Onyejiaka sought leave to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. The defendant did not file a response.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record. It 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.
