United States v. Takakuwa

* 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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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. 99-21051
Summary Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
JUNICHI TAKAKUWA, also known as Kennedy Otobo,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-99-CR-107-ALL
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September 15, 2000
Before DAVIS, JONES, and DeMOSS, Circuit Judges
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Junichi
Takakuwa, also known as Kennedy Otobo, has moved for leave to
withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v.
California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Takakuwa was notified of
counsel’s motion and brief, and he has filed a reply together
with motions to dismiss counsel, to void counsel’s Anders brief,
and to appoint new counsel. Our independent review of the
record, counsel’s brief, and Takakuwa’s reply shows that there
are no non-frivolous issues for appeal. Consequently, Takakuwa’s

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motions to dismiss counsel, to void counsel’s Anders brief, and
to appoint new counsel are DENIED, counsel’s motion for leave to
withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further
responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th
Cir. R. 42.2.

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