United States v. Zapata

02-20278Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitFeb 21, 2003

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* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 02-20278
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
JUAN OSCAR CELEDON ZAPATA,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-01-CR-10-1
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February 20, 2003
Before WIENER, EMILIO M. GARZA, and CLEMENT, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Attorney Richard E. Banks, appointed to represent Juan Oscar
Celedon Zapata (“Zapata”) on appeal, has requested leave to
withdraw and has filed a brief as required by Anders v.
California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Zapata has not responded to the
motion. Our independent review of the brief and the record
discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Counsel’s motion for
leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further

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responsibilities, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR.
R. 42.2.
MOTION GRANTED; APPEAL DISMISSED.

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