Narrative Opinion Summary
Miguel Caridad, the appointed counsel for Francisco Virgilio Cortez-Acosta, has filed a motion to withdraw from representing him in a direct criminal appeal, submitting a brief in accordance with Anders v. California. An independent review of the entire record shows no viable issues for appeal. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw and affirms Cortez-Acosta’s convictions and sentences.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Convictions and Sentencessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court affirms the defendant's convictions and sentences after determining there are no substantial issues for appeal.
Reasoning: An independent review of the entire record shows no viable issues for appeal. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw and affirms Cortez-Acosta’s convictions and sentences.
Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. Californiasubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appointed counsel's motion to withdraw from representing the defendant in a criminal appeal is granted after an independent review reveals no viable issues for appeal.
Reasoning: Miguel Caridad, the appointed counsel for Francisco Virgilio Cortez-Acosta, has filed a motion to withdraw from representing him in a direct criminal appeal, submitting a brief in accordance with Anders v. California.