United States v. Morales

Case: 22-10792 Document: 00516734152 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/02/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 22-10792

FILED May 2, 2023 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Ray Morales,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 2:21-CR-112-1 ______________________________

Before King, Higginson, and Willett, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Ray Morales 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). Morales has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur Case: 22-10792 Document: 00516734152 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/02/2023

No. 22-10792 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.