Case: 22-40269 Document: 00516614559 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/18/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 22-40269 FILED Summary Calendar January 18, 2023 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jose Ruben Serrato-Cortez, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:22-CR-44-1 ______________________________ Before Jones, Haynes, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Jose Ruben Serrato-Cortez 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). Serrato-Cortez 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 _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 22-40269 Document: 00516614559 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/18/2023

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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.