United States v. Leal ( 2023 )

Case: 22-40645 Document: 00516683028 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/21/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
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FILED
March 21, 2023
No. 22-40645
Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce
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United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Carlos Leal,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 1:21-CR-12-4
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Before Stewart, Dennis, and Willett, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The attorney appointed to represent Carlos Leal 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). Leal
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
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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