The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Reuben A. Alvarez, Jr., has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Alvarez has received a copy of counsel’s motion and brief, but he has not filed a response. Our review of the brief filed by counsel and of the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. Accordingly, the motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from fur*772ther responsibilities, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.