United States v. Dent ( 2023 )

Case: 22-10738 Document: 00516646719 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/15/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 22-10738
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Michael Karl Dent,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
USDC No. 5:21-CR-100-1
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Before Higginbotham, Graves, and Ho, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Michael Karl
Dent 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). Dent has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s
brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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Dent’s response. 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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