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Parties Involved:
Micah E. Tyson
Appellant
United States of America
Appellee

Document Text:

United States Court of Appeals

FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT

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No. 03-4038

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United States of America, *

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Plaintiff-Appellee, *

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v. * Appeal from the United States

* District Court for the Western

Micah E. Tyson, * District of Missouri.

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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 * [UNPUBLISHED]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.

This matter comes before the court for review on the ground that the district

court, in revoking Defendant’s probation, imposed a sentence above that

recommended by the Guidelines. See United States Sentencing Commission,

Guidelines Manual, § 7B1.4(a) (Nov. 2002). Defendant’s counsel has sought

permission to withdraw and filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S.

738 (1967), alleging the ground upon which the Defendant appeals. 

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The district court articulated the reasons for imposing a sentence above the

recommended Guidelines range, and we find no abuse of discretion in this regard.

See United States v. Brown, 203 F.3d 557, 558-59 (8th Cir. 2000). This court has

also 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 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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