Case: 23-40430 Document: 82-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/19/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-40430 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ September 19, 2024 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Arthur Wilson McDaniels, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 1:22-CR-34-2 ______________________________ Before Smith, Stewart, and Duncan, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Arthur Wilson McDaniels 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). McDaniels 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: 23-40430 Document: 82-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/19/2024

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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.