United States v. Pando

Case: 23-50666 Document: 80-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/17/2024

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

No. 23-50666

FILED July 17, 2024 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America,

Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Jovan Jacob Pando,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 7:22-CR-113-1 ______________________________

Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:*

The attorney appointed to represent Jovan Jacob Pando 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). Pando has filed a response and an incorporated motion to appoint new counsel, which is DENIED. See United States v. Wagner, 158 F.3d 901, 902- Case: 23-50666 Document: 80-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/17/2024

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03 (5th Cir. 1998). Pando’s motion to amend his response is likewise DENIED.

We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Pando’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.