United States v. Sims

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 00-40206
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
DWANE RAYMOND SIMS,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Texas
USDC No. 6:99-CR-60-1
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December 14, 2000
Before DAVIS, STEWART, and PARKER, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Dwane
Raymond Sims has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a
brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967).
Sims has received a copy of counsel’s motion and brief, and, in
response, has filed a motion for appointment of counsel. Our
independent review of counsel’s brief, Sims’ motion, and the
record discloses no nonfrivolous issue. Accordingly, the motion
for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further
responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5TH

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No. 00-40206
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CIR. R. 42.2. Further, Sims’ motion for appointment of counsel
is DENIED. See Fifth Circuit Plan under the Criminal Justice
Act, §§ 2, 3.

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