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United States v. Mendez-De Paz

Citation: 691 F. App'x 151Docket: No. 15-41543 Conference Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; June 20, 2017; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender for Nelson Nehemias Mendez-De Paz has requested permission to withdraw from representation, submitting briefs in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Mendez-De Paz did not respond to this request. Upon review of the briefs and relevant record portions, the court agrees with the counsel's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. As a result, the court grants the motion to withdraw, excusing the counsel from further duties, and dismisses the appeal. The opinion will not be published and serves as non-precedential, except in specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Nonfrivolous Issues for Appeal

Application: The court reviewed the briefs and record and determined that there were no nonfrivolous issues warranting an appeal, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

Reasoning: Upon review of the briefs and relevant record portions, the court agrees with the counsel's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Non-Precedential Opinions

Application: The opinion in this case is non-precedential and will not be published, except under specific conditions laid out in the local rules.

Reasoning: The opinion will not be published and serves as non-precedential, except in specific circumstances outlined in the local rules.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: In this case, the Federal Public Defender's request to withdraw was granted after the court concurred with the assessment that there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender for Nelson Nehemias Mendez-De Paz has requested permission to withdraw from representation, submitting briefs in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.