United States v. Turner

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 01-20896 Conference Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

MICHAEL TURNER,

Defendant-Appellant.

-------------------- Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. H-01-CR-140-2 -------------------- June 18, 2002

Before HIGGINBOTHAM, DAVIS, and EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Michael

Turner on appeal has moved for leave to withdraw as counsel and

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

738 (1967). Turner has not filed a response to counsel's motion

and brief.

Our independent review of the record discloses no non-

frivolous issue for appeal. Accordingly, counsel's motion for

* 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. 01-20896 -2-

leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further

responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. 5TH CIR.

R. 42.2.