United States v. Valdez-Palacio ( 2023 )

Case: 22-40566 Document: 00516696972 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/31/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
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March 31, 2023
No. 22-40566 Lyle W. Cayce
Summary Calendar Clerk
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United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Marco Valdez-Palacio,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 5:22-CR-406-1
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Before Jones, Haynes, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Marco Valdez-
Palacio 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). Valdez-Palacio 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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