United States v. Tamez

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 01-21118
Summary Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
DAVID SANTIAGO TAMEZ,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H—01-CR-327-3
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November 5, 2002
Before JONES, STEWART, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Court-appointed counsel representing David Santiago Tamez has
moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance
with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Tamez was provided
with a copy of counsel's Anders motion and brief, and he has filed
a response to counsel's motion to withdraw.
Our independent review of the record, counsel's brief, and
Tamez’s opposition shows that there are no nonfrivolous issues for
appeal. Accordingly, counsel's motion for leave to withdraw is

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No. 01-21118
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GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein,
and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2; FED.
R. APP. P. 34(a)(2)(A).

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