IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 00-20923 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus GUY WILLIAMS, Defendant-Appellant.

-------------------- Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. H-00-CR-257-1 -------------------- June 19, 2001 Before SMITH, BENAVIDES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:* Court-appointed counsel representing Guy Williams has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Williams was provided with a copy of counsel’s Anders motion and brief. Williams has filed a response asserting that his sentence was improper in light of Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000), and requesting the appointment of substitute counsel.

Our independent review of the record, counsel’s brief, and Williams’ response shows that there are no nonfrivolous issues * 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. 00-20923 -2- for appeal. Consequently, Williams’ motion to substitute counsel is DENIED AS MOOT, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.