United States v. Lopez-Ruiz

474 F. App'x 639

Opinion

MEMORANDUM

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Miguel Lopez-Ruiz appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and 21-month sentence for unlawfully re-entering the United States following deportation, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326 and eluding examination and inspection by immigration officials, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Lopez-Ruiz’s counsel has filed a brief stating there are no grounds for relief, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. We have provided the appellant with the opportunity to file a pro se supplemental brief. No pro se supplemental brief or answering brief has been filed.

Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 80-81, 109 S.Ct. 346, 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), discloses no arguable grounds for relief on direct appeal.

Counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED.

AFFIRMED.

This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.