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Parties Involved:
Angelia M. Orth
Appellant
United States of America
Appellee

Document Text:

United States Court of Appeals

FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT

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No. 04-1045

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United States of America, *

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Plaintiff-Appellee, *

v. * Appeal from the United States

* District Court for the

Angelia M. Orth, * District of Nebraska.

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Defendant-Appellant. * [UNPUBLISHED]

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Submitted: July 22, 2004

Filed: August 12, 2004 

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Before MELLOY, LAY, and COLLOTON, Circuit Judges.

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PER CURIAM.

The Defendant challenges the district court’s denial of her motion for a

downward departure. See United States Sentencing Commission, Guidelines Manual,

§ 5K2.0 (Nov. 2002). The Defendant, by and through her counsel, raised several

mitigating circumstances to her sentence, but the trial judge found that these

circumstances did not warrant a downward departure. On appeal, her counsel has

moved to withdraw and has filed a brief under Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738

(1967). 

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This court has reviewed the record of the district court in accordance with

Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75 (1988), and finds no nonfrivolous issues. The district

court’s informed decision not to depart is not reviewable. See e.g., United States v.

Turechek, 138 F.3d 1226, 1228 (8th Cir. 1998). The district court’s decision is

affirmed. See 8th Cir. R. 47B. 

We also grant defense counsel’s motion to withdraw. Counsel is reminded of

the obligations under Part V of this Court’s Amended Criminal Justice Act Plan.

Specifically, counsel is to advise the defendant of the right to file a petition for writ

of certiorari in the Supreme Court of the United States, and to inform the defendant

as to the merits and likelihood of success in the filing of such a petition. If counsel

determines there are meritorious issues, defense counsel shall assist the defendant in

filing a petition for writ of certiorari. If counsel determines there are no meritorious

issues warranting the filing of a petition for writ of certiorari, counsel shall advise the

defendant of the procedures for filing a petition pro se, and the time limits for the

filing of such a petition. Counsel shall file a certification with the clerk within 30

days certifying that he has complied with his obligations under Part V.

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