Case: 23-40522 Document: 40-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/08/2024

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED No. 23-40522 March 8, 2024 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr., Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:23-CR-350-1 ______________________________ Before Smith, Higginson, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges.

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

Case: 23-40522 Document: 40-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/08/2024

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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.