United States v. Valdez-Rojas

Case: 21-40544 Document: 00516325470 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/19/2022

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED May 19, 2022 No. 21-40544

Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Antonio De Jesus Valdez-Rojas,

Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 5:21-CR-78-1

Before Southwick, Oldham, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Antonio De Jesus Valdez-Rojas on appeal has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Valdez- Rojas has not filed a response.

Case: 21-40544 Document: 00516325470 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/19/2022

No. 21-40544

We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected in it. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal does not present a nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities in this case, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.