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United States v. Jiwani

Citation: 224 F. App'x 455Docket: No. 05-41344

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; April 18, 2007; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appointed counsel for Saleem Jaffer Jiwani has requested to withdraw, submitting a brief in accordance with Anders v. California. Jiwani has responded to this brief. The court does not consider Jiwani’s claims of ineffective assistance of counsel due to an inadequately developed record. Upon independent review of the case, including the counsel's brief and Jiwani's responses, the court finds no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Consequently, counsel’s motion to withdraw is granted, and the appeal is dismissed. Jiwani's request for substitute counsel or an extension to file a pro se brief is denied. The opinion will not be published and is not considered precedent, except under specific circumstances.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consideration of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Application: The court declines to consider claims of ineffective assistance of counsel due to an inadequately developed record.

Reasoning: The court does not consider Jiwani’s claims of ineffective assistance of counsel due to an inadequately developed record.

Denial of Requests for Substitute Counsel and Extensions for Pro Se Briefs

Application: The court denies Jiwani's request for substitute counsel or an extension to file a pro se brief.

Reasoning: Jiwani's request for substitute counsel or an extension to file a pro se brief is denied.

Non-Publication and Non-Precedential Status of Opinion

Application: The opinion will not be published and is not considered precedent, except under specific circumstances.

Reasoning: The opinion will not be published and is not considered precedent, except under specific circumstances.

Withdrawal of Appointed Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The court grants the appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after an independent review finds no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Reasoning: Appointed counsel for Saleem Jaffer Jiwani has requested to withdraw, submitting a brief in accordance with Anders v. California.