United States v. Valladares-Fernandez

Case: 22-40715 Document: 00516701882 Page: 1 Date Filed: 04/05/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________ FILED April 5, 2023 No. 22-40715

Summary Calendar Lyle W. Cayce Clerk ____________

United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Eduyn Modesto Valladares-Fernandez,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 1:22-CR-199-1 ______________________________

Before Stewart, Duncan, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Eduyn Modesto Valladares-Fernandez 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). Valladares-Fernandez has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions Case: 22-40715 Document: 00516701882 Page: 2 Date Filed: 04/05/2023

No. 22-40715 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.