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United States v. Munoz-Ramirez

Citation: 685 F. App'x 315Docket: No. 16-41200 Summary Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; April 12, 2017; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender representing Edgar Hugo Munoz-Ramirez has requested to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief under Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Munoz-Ramirez did not respond to this motion. 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 motion to withdraw is granted, counsel is relieved of further duties, and the appeal is dismissed. The opinion is deemed non-publishable and not precedential, except under specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal for Lack of Nonfrivolous Issues

Application: The appeal is dismissed after the court concurs with the counsel's assessment that there are no nonfrivolous issues present for appeal.

Reasoning: After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Non-Publishable and Non-Precedential Opinions

Application: The opinion in this case is deemed non-publishable and not precedential except under specific local rules.

Reasoning: The opinion is deemed non-publishable and not precedential, except under specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The court grants the withdrawal of the Federal Public Defender after a brief under Anders v. California was submitted, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender representing Edgar Hugo Munoz-Ramirez has requested to withdraw from the case and submitted a brief under Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.