USA v. Williams, No. 22-50130 (5th Cir. 2023)
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Case: 22-50130 Document: 00516665459 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/03/2023 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 22-50130 Summary Calendar ____________ March 3, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Edward Harold Williams, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 6:19-CR-61-1 ______________________________ Before King, Higginson, and Willett, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Edward Harold Williams 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). Williams 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: 22-50130 Document: 00516665459 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/03/2023 No. 22-50130 concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal is moot and that we lack jurisdiction. See Spencer v. Kemna, 523 U.S. 1, 7-8 (1998); United States v. Clark, 193 F.3d 845, 847-48 (5th Cir. 1999). Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED AS MOOT. 2
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