United States v. Aguilar-Hernandez

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit F I L E D IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT February 24, 2006 Charles R. Fulbruge III Clerk No. 05-40094 Conference Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus RICARDO AGUILAR-HERNANDEZ, Defendant-Appellant.

-------------------- Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:99-CR-568-1 -------------------- Before GARZA, DENNIS, and PRADO, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:* The Federal Public Defender, appointed to represent Ricardo Aguilar-Hernandez (Aguilar), has moved to withdraw and has filed a brief as required by Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967).

Aguilar has filed a response to counsel’s motion to withdraw in which he requests the appointment of replacement counsel. Our independent review of the brief, Aguilar’s response, and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities, Aguilar’s motion for appointment of No. 05-40094 -2- replacement counsel is DENIED, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2.