United States v. Hernandez-Gomez

* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent
except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.
R. 47.5.4.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 99-20544
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
FILEMON QUINTIL HERNANDEZ-GOMEZ
also known as Filemon Q. Hernandez-Gomez,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-98-CR-492-1
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February 17, 2000
Before EMILIO M. GARZA, BENAVIDES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Filemon
Quintil Hernandez-Gomez has moved for leave to withdraw and has
filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S.
738 (1967). Hernandez-Gomez was notified of counsel’s motion and
brief, and he has filed a reply and a request for different
court-appointed counsel. Our independent review of the record,
counsel’s brief, and Hernandez-Gomez’s reply shows that there are

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no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Consequently, Hernandez-
Gomez’s motion for different court-appointed counsel is DENIED,
counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is
excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS
DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.

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