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United States v. Zarate-Ramirez

Citation: 686 F. App'x 265Docket: No. 16-41227 Conference Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; April 18, 2017; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender for Juan Zarate-Ramirez has requested permission to withdraw from the case and submitted an Anders brief, indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Zarate-Ramirez did not file a response. After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's assessment. Consequently, the motion to withdraw is granted, the counsel is relieved of further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed. The opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent except in specific circumstances outlined in the rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief and Motion to Withdraw

Application: The court reviewed the Anders brief submitted by the Federal Public Defender, which stated that there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal, and granted the motion to withdraw.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender for Juan Zarate-Ramirez has requested permission to withdraw from the case and submitted an Anders brief, indicating that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The appeal was dismissed following the court's agreement with the counsel's assessment that there were no meritorious issues for appeal.

Reasoning: After reviewing the brief and relevant record, the court agrees with the counsel's assessment. Consequently, the motion to withdraw is granted, the counsel is relieved of further responsibilities, and the appeal is dismissed.

Non-Precedential Opinion

Application: The court's decision in this case is not to be published and does not establish precedent, except under specific circumstances as outlined in procedural rules.

Reasoning: The opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent except in specific circumstances outlined in the rules.