United States v. Romero

Case: 21-40902 Document: 00516336862 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/31/2022

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED May 31, 2022 No. 21-40902

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Jose Romero,

Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:20-CR-864

Before Higginbotham, Higginson, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jose Romero 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). Romero has not filed a response. We have reviewed Case: 21-40902 Document: 00516336862 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/31/2022

No. 21-40902 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.