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United States v. Macias

Citation: 168 F. App'x 663Docket: No. 04-40051

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; February 23, 2006; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Larry Chris Lies, representing John Eric Macias, has sought permission to withdraw from the case and has submitted an Anders brief as mandated by Anders v. California. Macias has not responded to this motion. A review of the brief and the case record reveals no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. As a result, the court grants the motion to withdraw, excuses counsel from further responsibilities, and dismisses the appeal. The opinion will not be published and lacks precedential value except in specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief Requirements

Application: The representation of a defendant by filing an Anders brief is followed by a review of the case to identify any nonfrivolous grounds for appeal.

Reasoning: Larry Chris Lies, representing John Eric Macias, has sought permission to withdraw from the case and has submitted an Anders brief as mandated by Anders v. California.

Counsel Withdrawal upon Submission of Anders Brief

Application: The court allows counsel to withdraw after determining there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, as indicated by the submitted Anders brief.

Reasoning: A review of the brief and the case record reveals no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. As a result, the court grants the motion to withdraw, excuses counsel from further responsibilities, and dismisses the appeal.

Non-publication and Precedential Value of Opinions

Application: The opinion issued in this case is not published and lacks precedential value, except under certain conditions specified by local rules.

Reasoning: The opinion will not be published and lacks precedential value except in specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.