USA v. Fernandez, No. 22-50105 (5th Cir. 2023)

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Case: 22-50105 Document: 00516664225 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/02/2023 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 22-50105 Summary Calendar ____________ FILED March 2, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Leo Edward Fernandez, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 5:18-CR-525-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Duncan, and Wilson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Leo Edward Fernandez 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). Fernandez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 22-50105 Document: 00516664225 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/02/2023 No. 22-50105 concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, 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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