James A. Hernandez, appointed counsel for Gregorio Delgado-Benitez in this direct criminal appeal has moved to withdraw from further representation of the appellant, because, in his opinion, the appeal is without merit. Counsel has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Because independent examination of the entire record reveals no arguable issues of merit, counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, and Delgado-Beni-tez’s conviction and sentence are AFFIRMED.