United States v. Martinez-Palacios

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 01-40526
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
DAVID MARTINEZ-PALACIOS, also
known as Ruben Martinez-Perez,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. M-01-CR-16-1
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February 21, 2002
Before JOLLY, JONES, and BENAVIDES, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent David
Martinez-Palacios (Martinez) has moved for leave to withdraw and
has filed a brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S.
738 (1967). Martinez was sent a copy of counsel’s motion and
brief, but has not filed a response.
Our independent review of the brief and the record discloses
no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Accordingly, counsel’s motion
for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further

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responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5TH
CIR. R. 42.2.

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