The Federal Public Defender representing Mark Anthony Vinzant has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Vinzant was sent a copy of counsel’s motion and brief, but has not filed a response.

Vinzant knowingly and voluntarily waived his appeal rights except with respect to any sentence imposed in excess of the statutory maximum or any upward departure from the applicable sentencing guidelines range as determined by the district court. Our independent review of the brief and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED.