Automated Summary
Key Facts
Attorney for defendant-appellant Obed Suarez-Suarez filed a motion for leave to withdraw representation. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed counsel's Anders brief and the relevant record portions. The court concurred that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review. The motion to withdraw was granted, counsel excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal was dismissed pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.
Issues
The attorney appointed to represent Defendant-Appellant Obed Suarez-Suarez filed a motion for leave to withdraw based on Anders v. California. The Fifth Circuit reviewed counsel's brief and the record, concluding the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. The court granted the motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal.
Holdings
The court granted the attorney's motion for leave to withdraw from representing the defendant and dismissed the appeal, finding no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review.
Remedies
The court granted the attorney's motion for leave to withdraw and dismissed the appeal, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
Legal Principles
The attorney appointed to represent the defendant moved for leave to withdraw and filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California and United States v. Flores. The court reviewed counsel's brief and the relevant record, concluded the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review, and granted the motion for leave to withdraw. The appeal was dismissed under 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.
Precedent Name
- Anders v. California
- United States v. Flores
Judge Name
- Oldham
- Elrod
- Wilson
Passage Text
- The attorney appointed to represent Obed Suarez-Suarez has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Suarez-Suarez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel's brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein.
- We concur with counsel's assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel's motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED.