United States v. Escalada ( 2023 )

Case: 22-50171 Document: 00516640835 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/09/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 22-50171
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Stephen Bernard Escalada,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 7:21-CR-305-1
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Before Stewart, Duncan, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
Counsel appointed to represent Stephen Bernard Escalada on appeal
has filed a motion to withdraw and a brief that relies on Anders v. California,
386 U.S. 738 (1967). Escalada has not filed a response. We have reviewed
counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the 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
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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