United States v. Edwards ( 2023 )

Case: 23-10128 Document: 00516912674 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/28/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 23-10128
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Freddie Lee Edwards,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas
USDC No. 4:22-CR-274-11
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Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Freddie Lee
Edwards 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). Edwards 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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