Case: 23-20370 Document: 00517039443 Page: 1 Date Filed: 01/22/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 23-20370 FILED Summary Calendar January 22, 2024 ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Edward Kristek, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:22-CR-150-1 ______________________________ Before Davis, Willett, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 23-20370 Document: 00517039443 Page: 2 Date Filed: 01/22/2024

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well as Kristek’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.