U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2023

United States v. Dent

United States v. Dent
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided February 15, 2023

United States v. Dent

Opinion

Case: 22-10738 Document: 00516646719 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/15/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 22-10738 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ February 15, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Michael Karl Dent, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 5:21-CR-100-1 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Graves, and Ho, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Michael Karl Dent 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). Dent has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 22-10738 Document: 00516646719 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/15/2023

No. 22-10738

Dent’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.

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