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United States v. Lopez

Citation: 669 F. App'x 752Docket: No. 16-40075 Conference Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; October 18, 2016; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing German Orlando Lopez has requested permission to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief in compliance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Lopez has not responded to this request. After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Consequently, the court grants the motion for leave to withdraw, releases the counsel from further obligations, and dismisses the appeal. The opinion is designated as non-published and not precedent-setting except under specified conditions.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief Submission

Application: The Federal Public Defender filed a brief in compliance with the requirements established in Anders v. California, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal in the case.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender representing German Orlando Lopez has requested permission to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief in compliance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.

Non-Published Opinion

Application: The court designates the opinion as non-published, indicating it is not precedent-setting except under certain specified conditions.

Reasoning: The opinion is designated as non-published and not precedent-setting except under specified conditions.

Withdrawal of Counsel

Application: The court permits the withdrawal of counsel after determining that there are no meritorious issues for appeal, based on the counsel's Anders brief submission.

Reasoning: After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Consequently, the court grants the motion for leave to withdraw, releases the counsel from further obligations, and dismisses the appeal.