MEMORANDUM **

Marlon R. Lee appeals from the district court’s judgment and 120-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea conviction for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(ii), and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), counsel for Lee has filed a brief stating that there are no grounds for relief, and a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Lee has filed a pro se motion for a downward departure. The government has not filed an answering brief.

Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 83, 109 S.Ct. 346, 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), discloses no grounds for relief. Counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, Lee’s motion for a downward departure is DENIED, and the district court’s judgment is AFFIRMED.