Counsel appointed to represent Hector Alonso on direct appeal has filed a motion to withdraw and a brief pursuant to An-ders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Alonso has filed a response and a pro se motion. His motion is DENIED. Our independent review of counsel’s brief, Alonso’s response, and the record discloses that there are no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from farther responsibilities herein, Alonso’s motion to proceed pro se is DENIED, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.