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

United States v. Ortega

United States v. Ortega
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided August 3, 2023

United States v. Ortega

Opinion

Case: 22-11182 Document: 00516844375 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/03/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 22-11182 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ August 3, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Elaine Ortega, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 2:22-CR-37-1 ______________________________ Before Jolly, Higginson, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 22-11182 Document: 00516844375 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/03/2023

No. 22-11182

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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