Case: 22-40261 Document: 00516810326 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/06/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 22-40261 Fifth Circuit

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 6, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Lou Arrington Welch, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 1:21-CR-19-1 ______________________________ Before Stewart, Dennis, and Willett, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The attorney appointed to represent Lou Arrington Welch 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). Welch has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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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.