United States v. Esteban-Avelar

MEMORANDUM ** Jose Alberto Esteban-Avelar appeals from his jury-trial conviction and 78-month sentence for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1) and (b)(l)(B)(vii). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Esteban-Avelar’s counsel has filed a brief *598 stating there are no grounds for relief, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. No pro se supplemental brief or answering brief has been tiled. Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 80-81 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), discloses no grounds for relief on direct appeal. Accordingly, counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, and the district court’s judgment is AFFIRMED. This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.