United States v. Zarate

Case: 23-10164 Document: 00516883670 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/05/2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-10164

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ September 5, 2023 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Pedro Hernandez Zarate,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 3:21-CR-112-3 ______________________________

Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Pedro Hernandez Zarate 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). Zarate has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Case: 23-10164 Document: 00516883670 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/05/2023

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Zarate’s 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.