United States v. Lopez-Saens ( 2023 )

Case: 22-40279 Document: 00516625912 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/27/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 22-40279
FILED
Summary Calendar
January 27, 2023
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Carlos Lopez-Saens,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 2:21-CR-822-1
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Before Davis, Smith, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam:*
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Carlos Lopez-
Saens 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). Lopez-Saens has not filed a response. We have
reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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therein. We 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.
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