United States v. Montoya

Case: 22-50893 Document: 00516822261 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/17/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 22-50893

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ July 17, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Maurillo Montoya,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 7:22-CR-118-3 ______________________________

Before Jones, Haynes, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Maurillo Montoya 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). Montoya has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Montoya’s Case: 22-50893 Document: 00516822261 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/17/2023

No. 22-50893 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.