USA v. Juan Salinas Ruiz, No. 17-20771 (5th Cir. 2018)

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Case: 17-20771 Document: 00514602534 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/16/2018 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 17-20771 Conference Calendar FILED August 16, 2018 Lyle W. Cayce Clerk UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee v. JUAN MANUEL SALINAS RUIZ, Defendant-Appellant Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:17-CR-305-1 Before HIGGINBOTHAM, SMITH, and HAYNES, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Juan Manuel Salinas Ruiz has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Salinas Ruiz has filed a response wherein he seeks the appointment of new counsel on appeal, or alternatively, an extension of time in which to file a pro se response. We have reviewed Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. * Case: 17-20771 Document: 00514602534 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/16/2018 No. 17-20771 counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Salinas Ruiz’s response. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, Salinas Ruiz’s motion for the appointment of new counsel is DENIED, his alternative motion for an extension of time in which to file a further pro se response is DENIED, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2. 2

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