United States v. Hernandez

Case: 21-30299 Document: 00516354685 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/13/2022

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED June 13, 2022 No. 21-30299 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Brian Hernandez,

Defendant—Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana USDC No. 3:18-CR-22-5

Before Smith, Stewart, and Graves, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The attorney appointed to represent Brian Hernandez has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed briefs in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Hernandez has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s briefs and the Case: 21-30299 Document: 00516354685 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/13/2022

No. 21-30299 relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Hernandez’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. Hernandez’s pro se motion to dismiss the appeal is DENIED as moot.