Whether Esquivel's Right to Counsel Was Constructively Denied

QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW A. Whether Esquivel’s Right to Counsel Was Constructively Denied When, in the District Court, Esquivel Moved for a New Trial and Requested New Counsel Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, but That Same Attorney Was Appointed to Represent Esquivel on Direct Appeal, and That Attorney Filed No-merit Brief Insuring That the Convictions and Sentence Would Be Affirmed. B. Whether Esquivel’s Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel Was Violated on Direct Appeal When Counsel Failed to Follow the Dictates of Anders v. California, Ignored Preserved Objections and Arguments, and Advocated Against Mr. Esquivel Receiving Relief. 1