United States v. Stephens

*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this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except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
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 99-10794
Summary Calendar
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
BENNIE EARL STEPHENS,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
(3:98-CR-385-6)
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July 18, 2000
Before SMITH, BARKSDALE, and PARKER, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Bennie Earl
Stephens has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief as
required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Stephens
has received a copy of counsel’s motion and brief but has not filed
a response.
Stephens directed his attorney not to raise any issues
challenging his guilty plea or conviction. Our independent review
of the brief and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issues for

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appeal. Accordingly, the motion to withdraw is GRANTED; counsel is
excused from further responsibilities herein; and the appeal is
DISMISSED. 5th Cir. R. 42.2.
MOTION GRANTED; APPEAL DISMISSED

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