The attorney appointed to represent Mark David Cloud has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Cloud has filed a response. Our independent review of the record, counsel’s brief, and Cloud’s response discloses no nonfriv-olous 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. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2. Cloud’s motion for appointment of substitute counsel is DENIED.