IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 00-41461 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

EFREN CARDENAS-RODRIGUEZ,

Defendant-Appellant.

- - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. M-00-CR-405-1 - - - - - - - - - - November 8, 2001

Before JOLLY, JONES, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Efren

Cardenas-Rodriguez (Cardenas) on appeal has moved for leave to

withdraw and has filed a brief as required by Anders v.

California,

(1967). Cardenas has filed a response

and request for appointment of substitute counsel.

Our independent review of counsel’s brief, Cardenas’

response, and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue.

Accordingly, the motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel

is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL

* 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. 00-41461 -2-

IS DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2. Cardenas’ request for

appointment of substitute counsel is DENIED.