United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit F I L E D IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT February 18, 2004

Charles R. Fulbruge III Clerk No. 03-30582 Conference Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

CHARLES JOHNSON,

Defendant-Appellant.

- - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana USDC No. 02-CR-289-1-A - - - - - - - - - -

Before HIGGINBOTHAM, EMILIO M. GARZA, and PRADO, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Charles

Johnson has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief

as required by Anders v. California,

(1967).

Johnson was advised of the motion and served with a copy of

counsel’s brief, but has not filed a response to the motion.

Our independent review of the brief and the record discloses no

nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Counsel’s motion for leave to

withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further

* 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. 03-30582 -2-

responsibilities in this case, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See

5TH CIR. R. 42.2.