United States v. Allan Lafuente

MEMORANDUM

Allan Aquino Lafuente appeals from his jury-trial conviction and 300-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846; distribution of five or more grams of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1) and (b)(1)(B); distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1) and (b)(1)(A); and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c)(1)(A). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Lafuente’s counsel has filed a brief stating there are no grounds for relief, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Lafuente filed a pro se supplemental brief. No answering brief has been filed.

Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 80 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), discloses no arguable grounds for relief on direct appeal.

Counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED.

AFFIRMED.

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