United States v. Rodriguez-Espejo

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 01-50610
Conference Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ-ESPEJO, also known
as Francisco Rodriguez,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. A-00-CR-262-ALL-JN
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June 19, 2002
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, DAVIS, and EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Counsel appointed to represent Francisco Rodriguez-Espejo
(Rodriguez) has requested leave to withdraw as counsel and has
filed a brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738
(1967). Rodriguez has filed a response asserting that his
criminal history was miscalculated and requesting to proceed pro
se. The motion to strike the Anders brief and to proceed pro se
is DENIED. United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th
Cir. 1998).

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No. 01-50610
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Our independent review of the brief, Rodriguez’s response,
and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal.
Counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel
is excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal is
DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.

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