Cole
United States v. Cole
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
In these consolidated appeals, Ricky Alan Cole appeals from his guilty-plea convictions and 180-month aggregate sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1), (b)(1)(B)(viii), possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c)(1)(A)(i), and being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2).
Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Cole’s counsel has filed a brief stating there are no 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 because Cole waived his right to appeal.
Accordingly, counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED, and the district court’s judgment is AFFIRMED.