United States v. Gonzalez-Contreras

Case: 22-40505 Document: 00516640935 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/09/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________ FILED February 9, 2023 No. 22-40505

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk ____________

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Carlos Alfredo Gonzalez-Contreras,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 2:22-CR-367-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Southwick, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Carlos Alfredo Gonzalez-Contreras 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). Gonzalez-Contreras has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the Case: 22-40505 Document: 00516640935 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/09/2023

No. 22-40505 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.