IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 95-21024
Conference Calendar
FREDERICK LEE KNOTTS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
DR. ADAMS; DR. TRAN; JERRY R. PETERSON, Warden,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. H-94-CV-1452
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August 21, 1996
Before KING, DUHÉ, and DeMOSS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Frederick Lee Knotts (#285051) appeals the dismissal of his
civil rights complaint as frivolous. Knotts contends that the
district court should have appointed counsel and that the
district court abused its discretion in dismissing the complaint
as frivolous. Knotts did not request appointment of counsel in
the district court and has not raised a colorable constitutional
issue. See Varnado v. Lynaugh, 920 F.2d 320, 321 (5th Cir.
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Pursuant to Local Rule 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this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except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 Local Rule 47.5.4.
No. 95-21024
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1991). The district court did not abuse its discretion. See
Denton v. Hernandez, 504 U.S. 25, 32-33 (1992). Because the
appeal is frivolous, it is DISMISSED. See Howard v. King, 707
F.2d 215, 219-20 (5th Cir. 1983); 5th Cir. R. 42.2.
We caution Knotts that any additional frivolous appeals
filed by him will invite the imposition of sanctions. To avoid
sanctions, Knotts is further cautioned to review all pending
appeals to ensure that they do not raise arguments that are
frivolous.
APPEAL DISMISSED. SANCTION WARNING ISSUED.