United States v. Maravilla-Amaya

* 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opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited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. 01-20145
Summary Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
CARLOS MARAVILLA-AMAYA, Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-00-CR-761-1
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August 16, 2001
Before JONES, SMITH, and EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Carlos Maravilla-Amaya’s appointed counsel has filed a
motion for leave to withdraw as counsel and a brief in support in
accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967).
Maravilla has filed a motion for the removal of his appellate
counsel and for this court to appoint new counsel. Our independent
review of the record, counsel’s brief, and Maravilla’s motion
reveals that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.
Counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED,
counsel is excused from further responsibilities in this case, and
the APPEAL IS DISMISSED.

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No. 01-20145
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Maravilla has not demonstrated an incompatibility or
pressing circumstances for the removal of his current appellate
counsel and for the appointment of new counsel. See 5th Circuit
Plan § 3; see also United States v. Route, 104 F.3d 59, 64 (5th
Cir. 1997). His motion is DENIED.

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