Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit May 25, 2001, No. 99-10132; D.C. No. CR 98-20102-RMW (United States v. Ruiz-Stewart)

MEMORANDUM **

Francisco Ruiz-Stewart appeals his guilty plea conviction and 48-month sentence imposed for being an illegal alien found in the United States following deportation, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a).

Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Ruiz-Stewart’s counsel submitted a brief stating that he found no meritorious issues for review.