United States v. Benton

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 01-40161 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Plaintiff - Appellee

v.

SHAWN KEITH BENTON

Defendant - Appellant

-------------------- Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 1:99-CR-176-9 -------------------- June 27, 2002

Before KING, Chief Judge, and HIGGINBOTHAM and BENAVIDES, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Shawn

Keith Benton has requested leave to withdraw as counsel and has

filed a brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738

(1967). Benton has not filed a response. Our independent review

of the brief and record discloses no nonfrivolous issue.

Accordingly, the motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel

* 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. 01-40161 -2-

is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL

IS DISMISSED. 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.