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United States v. Sears

Citation: 528 F. App'x 398Docket: No. 12-20541

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; June 18, 2013; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The attorney representing Billy Joe Sears has requested permission to withdraw and submitted an Anders brief, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Sears did not respond to this motion. After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the attorney's assessment. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw, absolving the attorney of further obligations, and dismisses the appeal. The opinion is determined not to be published and holds no precedential value, except under specific conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief and Withdrawal of Counsel

Application: The court reviews the Anders brief submitted by the attorney and agrees that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, allowing the attorney to withdraw from the case.

Reasoning: The attorney representing Billy Joe Sears has requested permission to withdraw and submitted an Anders brief, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The court dismisses the appeal after determining that there are no meritorious issues to be raised based on the Anders brief and the court's own review.

Reasoning: After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the attorney's assessment. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw, absolving the attorney of further obligations, and dismisses the appeal.

Non-Publication and Precedential Value

Application: The opinion is not published and does not hold precedential value except under specific conditions as outlined in the court rules.

Reasoning: The opinion is determined not to be published and holds no precedential value, except under specific conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.