Narrative Opinion Summary
Richard Alvarado appealed a 121-month sentence following his guilty plea for distributing cocaine, violating 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). His counsel submitted a brief under Anders v. California, asserting no meritorious issues for appeal and requested to withdraw from representation. After an independent review of the record, the court found no issues warranting review and granted the counsel's motion to withdraw. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment. The case was deemed suitable for decision without oral argument, and its disposition is not intended for publication or citation outside specific legal doctrines.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court's Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Ninth Circuit upheld the decision of the district court, affirming the sentence imposed on the appellant.
Reasoning: The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment.
Anders Brief Submissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant's counsel submitted an Anders brief, indicating that after a thorough review, no meritorious issues for appeal were found.
Reasoning: His counsel submitted a brief under Anders v. California, asserting no meritorious issues for appeal and requested to withdraw from representation.
Disposition Without Oral Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was resolved without oral argument, emphasizing the court's decision was straightforward and not intended for wider citation.
Reasoning: The case was deemed suitable for decision without oral argument, and its disposition is not intended for publication or citation outside specific legal doctrines.
Independent Judicial Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court conducted an independent review of the record to confirm the absence of appealable issues.
Reasoning: After an independent review of the record, the court found no issues warranting review and granted the counsel's motion to withdraw.