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United States v. Calderon

Citation: 671 F. App'x 902Docket: No. 16-50174 Conference Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; December 19, 2016; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing Nyssa Kathian Calderon has requested permission to withdraw from the case, having filed an Anders brief indicating there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Calderon has not responded to this filing. Upon reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's assessment. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw, absolving the counsel of further responsibilities, and dismisses the appeal. The opinion is deemed not suitable for publication and does not serve as precedent except under specific circumstances outlined in Fifth Circuit rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief Filing and Withdrawal of Counsel

Application: The Federal Public Defender filed an Anders brief, indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, which led to the court granting the counsel's request to withdraw from the case.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender representing Nyssa Kathian Calderon has requested permission to withdraw from the case, having filed an Anders brief indicating there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Court's Review of Anders Brief

Application: After reviewing the Anders brief and relevant record, the court agreed with counsel's assessment and granted the motion to withdraw, also dismissing the appeal.

Reasoning: Upon reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's assessment. Consequently, the court grants the motion to withdraw, absolving the counsel of further responsibilities, and dismisses the appeal.

Non-Precedential Status of Opinion

Application: The court's opinion is designated as not suitable for publication and does not set precedent, except under specific circumstances outlined in the Fifth Circuit rules.

Reasoning: The opinion is deemed not suitable for publication and does not serve as precedent except under specific circumstances outlined in Fifth Circuit rules.