United States v. Rick Blankenship

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED July 18, 2012 No. 10-10805 c/w No. 11-11119 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee v. RICK BLANKENSHIP, Defendant-Appellant Appeals from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 2:04-CR-32-1 Before REAVLEY, JOLLY, and DAVIS, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Rick Blankenship has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Blankenship has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeals present no nonfrivolous issue for appellate * 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. No. 10-10805 c/w No. 11-11119 review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEALS ARE DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2. 2