Case: 20-40084 Document: 00515845851 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/03/2021

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED May 3, 2021 No. 20-40084 Conference Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk

United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Khristal Ford, Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 1:19-CR-70-1

Before King, Southwick, and Ho, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Khristal Ford 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). Ford has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s

* Pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4.

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brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Ford’s response. 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.

Ford’s motion to proceed pro se is DENIED as untimely. United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902-03 (5th Cir. 1998).