United States v. Charles K. Griffy and Emma Griffy

Appellants Charles and Emma Griffy appeal from their convictions, after a jury verdict, on six counts of tax evasion in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 7201 for the years 1980 through 1985. We vacate submission and order additional briefing.

Appellants’ court-appointed counsel filed a brief that summarized the proceedings in the district court, recited the facts of the case, and stated that counsel had reviewed the record and “located no specific issues” for appeal. Counsel did not say the appeals were frivolous and did not move to withdraw. He stated he had served appellants with a copy of the brief…