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United States v. Ramirez-De Leon

Citation: 367 F. App'x 505Docket: No. 09-40581

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; February 11, 2010; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing Jose Martin Ramirez-De Leon has requested permission to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief under Anders v. California, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Ramirez has not responded to this motion. Following an independent review of the record and the brief provided by counsel, the court found no viable grounds for appeal. Consequently, the motion to withdraw is granted, counsel is relieved of further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed. The court has also determined that this opinion will not be published and holds no precedential value, except in specific circumstances outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Legal Issues Addressed

Court's Independent Review of the Record

Application: The court conducted its own review of the record and the brief submitted, finding no viable grounds for appeal, which justified granting the withdrawal of counsel.

Reasoning: Following an independent review of the record and the brief provided by counsel, the court found no viable grounds for appeal.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: As a result of finding no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, the court dismissed the appeal and relieved the counsel from further responsibilities.

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

Non-Precedential Opinion

Application: The court's opinion in this case is not published and does not have precedential value, except under specific conditions as outlined by court rules.

Reasoning: The court has also determined that this opinion will not be published and holds no precedential value, except in specific circumstances outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The Federal Public Defender sought to withdraw from representing the appellant by submitting an Anders brief, indicating that there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

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