United States v. Ortega

Case: 21-40737 Document: 00516318255 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/13/2022

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED May 13, 2022 No. 21-40737

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Jose Luis Ortega,

Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:20-CR-150-1

Before Jolly, Willett, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jose Luis Ortega 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). Ortega has not filed a response. We have reviewed Case: 21-40737 Document: 00516318255 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/13/2022

No. 21-40737 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.