Case: 23-20143 Document: 00517065209 Page: 1 Date Filed: 02/15/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit ____________ FILED February 15, 2024 No. 23-20143 Lyle W. Cayce Summary Calendar Clerk ____________ United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Anthony Obute, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:21-CR-602-1 ______________________________ Before Higginbotham, Stewart, and Southwick, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Anthony Obute 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).

Obute has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Obute’s response. _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 23-20143 Document: 00517065209 Page: 2 Date Filed: 02/15/2024

No. 23-20143

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.