United States v. Collins

Case: 21-10707 Document: 00516252266 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/24/2022

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED March 24, 2022 No. 21-10707

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Benny Lavern Collins,

Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:20-CV-3328

USDC No. 3:92-CR-141-1

Before Davis, Jones, and Elrod, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Benny Lavern Collins 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

Case: 21-10707 Document: 00516252266 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/24/2022

No. 21-10707

F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Collins has not filed a response. 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. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.