United States v. Hernandez-Ortiz

ORDER

Ana Hernandez-Ortiz was found guilty after a bench trial of attempting to possess cocaine with intent to distribute. See 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846. The district court sentenced her to 12 months and one day in prison, well below the guidelines range of 51 to 63 months. Hernandez-Ortiz filed a notice of appeal, but her newly appointed lawyer has concluded that the appeal is frivolous and moves to withdraw. See Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Hernandez-Ortiz has not responded to our invitation to comment on counsel’s submission. See CiR. R. 51(b).…