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United States v. Perez-Sanchez

Citation: 185 F. App'x 416Docket: No. 05-41318

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; June 21, 2006; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing Mario Perez-Sanchez (Perez) has requested permission to withdraw and submitted a brief in line with Anders v. California, indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Perez did not respond to this motion. An independent review of the brief and record confirmed the absence of appealable issues. Consequently, the court granted the motion to withdraw, excused counsel from further responsibilities, and dismissed the appeal. Additionally, it was noted that the opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific circumstances detailed in the relevant court rule.

Legal Issues Addressed

Independent Review of Record for Appeal

Application: The court conducted an independent review of the brief and record to confirm the absence of any issues that could be raised on appeal, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

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

Non-Precedential Opinions

Application: The court's decision explicitly stated that the opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific circumstances outlined in the relevant court rule.

Reasoning: Additionally, it was noted that the opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific circumstances detailed in the relevant court rule.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The court granted the motion to withdraw by the Federal Public Defender after a brief was submitted in accordance with Anders v. California, asserting there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender representing Mario Perez-Sanchez (Perez) has requested permission to withdraw and submitted a brief in line with Anders v. California, indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.