United States v. Dominguez

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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.
United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
F I L E D
April 23, 2003
Charles R. Fulbruge III
Clerk
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 02-10904
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
RAFAEL DOMINGUEZ,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
USDC No. 4:00-CR-239-3-A
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Before DAVIS, BARKSDALE, and STEWART, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Douglas C. Greene, court-appointed counsel for Rafael
Dominguez, has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief
in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967).
Dominguez filed a response asserting his right to effective
assistance of counsel and requesting appointment of counsel. Our
independent review of the record and counsel’s brief shows that
there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Accordingly,

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counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is
excused from further responsibilities herein, and this appeal is
DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.
Dominguez’s motions for an extension of time and for
appointment of counsel are DENIED.

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