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United States v. Sandoval

Citation: 699 F. App'x 350Docket: No. 17-50009 Conference Calendar

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; October 24, 2017; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The attorney for James Christopher Sandoval has sought permission to withdraw from representation, submitting a brief in line with the standards established in Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. Sandoval did not submit a response to this motion. After reviewing the attorney's brief and the relevant case record, the court agrees with the attorney's conclusion that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appellate consideration. Consequently, the attorney's motion to withdraw is granted, relieving them of any further responsibilities in the case, and the appeal is dismissed. The court specifies that this opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under certain conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Anders Briefs

Application: After reviewing the attorney's brief and the case record, the court concurred with the conclusion that there were no nonfrivolous issues to appeal.

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

Non-Publication of Judicial Opinions

Application: The court specified that this opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under specific conditions.

Reasoning: The court specifies that this opinion is not to be published and does not serve as precedent, except under certain conditions outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Withdrawal of Counsel under Anders v. California

Application: The attorney followed the procedure for withdrawal by submitting a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, indicating no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.

Reasoning: The attorney for James Christopher Sandoval has sought permission to withdraw from representation, submitting a brief in line with the standards established in Anders v. California and United States v. Flores.