Familia

MEMORANDUM **

Philip John Familia appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and 248-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 , possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c), possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1), and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(1).

Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Familia’s counsel has filed a brief stating there are no arguable grounds for relief, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. We have provided the appellant with the opportunity to file a pro se supplemental brief. No pro se supplemental brief or answering brief has been filed.

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 arguable grounds for relief on direct appeal. In addition, Fami-lia waived his right to appeal his sentence in his written plea agreement.

Appellant’s pro se motion to withdraw his request to file a pro se…