MEMORANDUM **

Andrew R. Montano appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and the 156-month sentence imposed for use of a facility of interstate commerce to induce a minor to *568engage in criminal sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Monta-no’s counsel has filed a brief stating that he finds no meritorious issues for review, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. No pro se supplemental brief or answering brief has been filed.

Our examination of the brief and our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 83-84, 109 S.Ct. 346, 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), disclose no arguable issues for review on direct appeal.

Appellant’s pro se motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED. Counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, and the district court’s judgment is AFFIRMED.