IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 97-60155 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus NELSON BASS, Defendant-Appellant.

- - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi USDC No. 4:93-CR-173-B - - - - - - - - - - November 2, 1998 Before HIGGINBOTHAM, JONES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:* Court-appointed counsel for Nelson Bass has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Bass has submitted a response to counsel’s brief. Our independent review of counsel’s brief, Bass’ response, and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue. Accordingly, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED.

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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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