Case: 23-20315 Document: 00517022651 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/05/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________ FILED January 5, 2024 No. 23-20315 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk ____________ United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Carlos Rodriguez Gayton, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-177-1 ______________________________ Before Elrod, Oldham, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 23-20315 Document: 00517022651 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/05/2024

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record reflected therein. 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.