United States v. Poot , 262 F. App'x 629 ( 2008 )

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
FILED
January 25, 2008
No. 07-40187
Summary Calendar Charles R. Fulbruge III
Clerk
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff-Appellee
v.
GUSTAVO ESTRELLA POOT
Defendant-Appellant
Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Texas
USDC No. 4:06-CR-94-2
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, STEWART, and OWEN, Circuit Judges
PER CURIAM:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Gustavo Estrella Poot
has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders
v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Poot has filed a response, asserting that
counsel was ineffective. Our independent review of the record, counsel’s brief,
and Poot’s response discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Accordingly, the
motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further
*
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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not
be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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.
No. 07-40187
responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.
Poot’s motion to disqualify and appoint new counsel is DENIED.
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