Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit July 14, 1978, 78-1205 (Willie Staten v. State of Alabama)

RONEY, Circuit Judge:

Finding that habeas corpus petitioner Willie Staten was denied effective assist

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anee of counsel on direct appeal on the basis of his court-appointed appellate counsel’s “no merit” letter in violation of

Anders

v.

California,

386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.