United States v. Barajas-Pulido

Case: 22-40467 Document: 00516772482 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/02/2023
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
____________ United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 22-40467 FILED
June 2, 2023
Summary Calendar
____________ Lyle W. Cayce
Clerk
United States of America,
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Aurelio Barajas-Pulido,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. 5:22-CR-280-1
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Before Smith, Clement, and Southwick, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam:*
Counsel appointed to represent Aurelio Barajas-Pulido 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).
Barajas-Pulido has filed a response requesting the appointment of substitute
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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counsel. That request is DENIED as untimely. See United States v. Wagner,
158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).
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 withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused
from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED.
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