United States v. Neri Pinto-Duran
Opinion
The attorney appointed to represent Neri Elizabeth Pinto-Duran (Pinto) 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), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Pinto has filed a response in which she moves for the appointment of new counsel. We have *436 reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Pinto’s response. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. 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. Pinto’s motion for the appointment of new counsel is DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).
Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Neri Elizabeth PINTO-DURAN, Also Known as Elizabeth Maria Bacelis, Also Known as Elizabeth Pinto Bacelis, Also Known as Elizabeth M. Bacelis, Defendant-Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished