IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 96-50932
Summary Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
ARMANDO VALADEZ, JR.,
also known as Armando Valdez, Jr.,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. W-96-CR-35-1
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February 20, 1998
Before JONES, SMITH and STEWART, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Counsel was appointed by this court to assist Armando
Valadez, Jr., in challenging the district court’s determination
that any appeal would be frivolous, thus denying Valadez leave to
proceed on appeal in forma pauperis (IFP). Court-appointed
counsel has moved to withdraw pursuant to Anders v. California,
386 U.S. 738 (1967). Our independent review of counsel’s briefs,
Valadez’s responses, and the record discloses no nonfrivolous
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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that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent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.
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issue. Accordingly, counsel is excused from further
responsibilities herein, Valadez’s motion for leave to proceed
IFP is DENIED, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R.
42.2.
IFP DENIED. APPEAL DISMISSED.