United States v. Cardenas ( 2023 )

Case: 23-50104 Document: 00516945387 Page: 1 Date Filed: 10/26/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 23-50104
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Martin Eduardo Cardenas, Jr.,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 3:22-CR-59-1
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Before Jolly, Higginson, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Martin Eduardo
Cardenas, Jr., 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). Cardenas has not filed a response. We
have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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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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