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United States v. Anders

Citation: 543 F. App'x 447Docket: No. 13-50119

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; October 25, 2013; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court has granted the motion of Reginald Omar Anders' appointed attorney to withdraw, following the procedures established in Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. The attorney filed a brief indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review, which Anders did not contest. After reviewing the brief and relevant records, the court agrees with the attorney's assessment. Consequently, the appeal is dismissed, and the attorney is relieved of further responsibilities. The opinion is deemed non-publishable and not precedential, except under specific conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal When No Nonfrivolous Issues Are Found

Application: The court dismisses the appeal after agreeing with the attorney's assessment that no nonfrivolous issues exist for appellate review.

Reasoning: After reviewing the brief and relevant records, the court agrees with the attorney's assessment. Consequently, the appeal is dismissed, and the attorney is relieved of further responsibilities.

Non-Publishable and Non-Precedential Opinions

Application: The opinion is designated as non-publishable and not precedential, adhering to specific circuit rules regarding the publication of opinions.

Reasoning: The opinion is deemed non-publishable and not precedential, except under specific conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Withdrawal of Appointed Counsel under Anders Procedure

Application: The court permits the withdrawal of appointed counsel after the attorney files a brief stating there are no nonfrivolous issues for review, and the defendant does not contest this finding.

Reasoning: The court has granted the motion of Reginald Omar Anders' appointed attorney to withdraw, following the procedures established in Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.