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stating that "sending a strong message to the government for its role in the delays alone does not justify dismissing a case with prejudice"
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The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R.App. P. 34(a)(2).
D.C. No. CR-95--00074-GT(EE)-3
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Appeal from the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Gary L. Taylor, District Judge, Presiding.
Before BOOCHEVER, LEAVY, and TASHIMA, Circuit Judges.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as may be provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Ruben Gonzalez-Lopez appeals his guilty plea conviction and 12-month sentence imposed for conspiracy to produce, transfer and possess identification documents, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), Gonzalez-Lopez' counsel submitted a brief stating that he found no meritorious issues for review. Counsel also filed a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Gonzalez-Lopez did not file a supplemental pro se brief.
Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 83 (1988), discloses no issues for review. Accordingly, counsel's motion to withdraw is GRANTED and the judgment is AFFIRMED.