Case: 24-50105 Document: 44-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 09/20/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit _____________ United States Court of Appeals No. 24-50105 Fifth Circuit

consolidated with FILED No. 24-50106 September 20, 2024 _____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Francisco Perez-Arellano, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeals from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC Nos. 1:23-CR-109-1, 1:23-CR-111-1 ______________________________ Before Wiener, Ho, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam:* The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Francisco Perez- Arellano 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). Perez-Arellano has not filed a response. We have _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 24-50105 Document: 44-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/20/2024

24-50105 c/w No. 24-50106 reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motions for leave to withdraw are GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeals are DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2.