United States v. Gonzalez-Contreras ( 2023 )

Case: 22-40505 Document: 00516640935 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/09/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
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February 9, 2023
No. 22-40505
Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce
Clerk
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United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Carlos Alfredo Gonzalez-Contreras,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 2:22-CR-367-1
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Before Smith, Southwick, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Carlos Alfredo
Gonzalez-Contreras 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). Gonzalez-Contreras has not filed a
response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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record reflected 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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