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United States v. Ramirez-Trevino

Citation: 354 F. App'x 179Docket: No. 09-40238

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; November 18, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing Francisco Javier Ramirez-Trevino has requested to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief under Anders v. California, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Ramirez-Trevino did not respond to this motion. An independent review of the record confirmed the absence of appealable issues. Consequently, the motion for leave to withdraw is granted, relieving counsel of further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed. The court has decided that this opinion will not be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific circumstances outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The appeal was dismissed following the court's finding that there were no nonfrivolous issues to pursue.

Reasoning: Consequently, the motion for leave to withdraw is granted, relieving counsel of further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed.

Independent Review of the Record

Application: The court conducted an independent review of the case record to confirm the absence of appealable issues, as required when counsel submits an Anders brief.

Reasoning: An independent review of the record confirmed the absence of appealable issues.

Non-Precedential Opinion

Application: The court's opinion in this matter will not be published and holds no precedential value, except under specific exceptions.

Reasoning: The court has decided that this opinion will not be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific circumstances outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The Federal Public Defender representing the appellant seeks to withdraw by asserting that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, in accordance with the procedure established in Anders v. California.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender representing Francisco Javier Ramirez-Trevino has requested to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief under Anders v. California, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.