Steven Kassner, counsel for Supreme Scott 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 review of the issues raised by Scott and counsel, as well as an independent review of the record as a whole, reveals no issues of arguable merit, counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, and Scott’s convictions and sentences are

AFFIRMED.